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Finding the Third Proportional to 434,255 and 956,855

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Solution

The third proportional to 434,255 and 956,855 is: 2,108,372.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,255 : 956,855 = 956,855 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,255/956,855 = 956,855/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,255x = 956,855 × 956,855
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,255x = 915,571,491,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,571,491,025/434,255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,108,372.94

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