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Finding the Third Proportional to 431,415 and 937,377

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Solution

The third proportional to 431,415 and 937,377 is: 2,036,729.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,415 : 937,377 = 937,377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,415/937,377 = 937,377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,415x = 937,377 × 937,377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,415x = 878,675,640,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,675,640,129/431,415
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036,729.46

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