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Finding the Third Proportional to 434,983 and 955,069

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Solution

The third proportional to 434,983 and 955,069 is: 2,096,994.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,983 : 955,069 = 955,069 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,983/955,069 = 955,069/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,983x = 955,069 × 955,069
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,983x = 912,156,794,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,156,794,761/434,983
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,096,994.12

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