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Finding the Third Proportional to 435,658 and 943,691

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Solution

The third proportional to 435,658 and 943,691 is: 2,044,155.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435,658 : 943,691 = 943,691 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435,658/943,691 = 943,691/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435,658x = 943,691 × 943,691
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435,658x = 890,552,703,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,552,703,481/435,658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044,155.52

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