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Finding the Third Proportional to 433,195 and 950,087

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Solution

The third proportional to 433,195 and 950,087 is: 2,083,738.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,195 : 950,087 = 950,087 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,195/950,087 = 950,087/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,195x = 950,087 × 950,087
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,195x = 902,665,307,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,665,307,569/433,195
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,083,738.98

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