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Finding the Third Proportional to 434,266 and 956,882

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Solution

The third proportional to 434,266 and 956,882 is: 2,108,438.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,266 : 956,882 = 956,882 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,266/956,882 = 956,882/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,266x = 956,882 × 956,882
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,266x = 915,623,161,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,623,161,924/434,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,108,438.52

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