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Finding the Third Proportional to 434,277 and 956,898

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Solution

The third proportional to 434,277 and 956,898 is: 2,108,455.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,277 : 956,898 = 956,898 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,277/956,898 = 956,898/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,277x = 956,898 × 956,898
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,277x = 915,653,782,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,653,782,404/434,277
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,108,455.62

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