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Finding the Third Proportional to 436,039 and 935,122

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Solution

The third proportional to 436,039 and 935,122 is: 2,005,447.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,039 : 935,122 = 935,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,039/935,122 = 935,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,039x = 935,122 × 935,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,039x = 874,453,154,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,453,154,884/436,039
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,005,447.12

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