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Finding the Third Proportional to 433,874 and 934,425

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Solution

The third proportional to 433,874 and 934,425 is: 2,012,450.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,874 : 934,425 = 934,425 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,874/934,425 = 934,425/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,874x = 934,425 × 934,425
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,874x = 873,150,080,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,150,080,625/433,874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,012,450.81

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