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Finding the Third Proportional to 431,358 and 937,235

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Solution

The third proportional to 431,358 and 937,235 is: 2,036,381.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,358 : 937,235 = 937,235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,358/937,235 = 937,235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,358x = 937,235 × 937,235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,358x = 878,409,445,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,409,445,225/431,358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036,381.49

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