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Finding the Third Proportional to 436,080 and 924,936

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Solution

The third proportional to 436,080 and 924,936 is: 1,961,811.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,080 : 924,936 = 924,936 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,080/924,936 = 924,936/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,080x = 924,936 × 924,936
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,080x = 855,506,604,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,506,604,096/436,080
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,961,811.14

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