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Finding the Third Proportional to 431,374 and 937,267

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Solution

The third proportional to 431,374 and 937,267 is: 2,036,445.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,374 : 937,267 = 937,267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,374/937,267 = 937,267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,374x = 937,267 × 937,267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,374x = 878,469,429,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,469,429,289/431,374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036,445.01

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