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Finding the Third Proportional to 436,037 and 935,118

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Solution

The third proportional to 436,037 and 935,118 is: 2,005,439.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,037 : 935,118 = 935,118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,037/935,118 = 935,118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,037x = 935,118 × 935,118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,037x = 874,445,673,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,445,673,924/436,037
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,005,439.16

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