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Finding the Third Proportional to 436,118 and 955,180

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Solution

The third proportional to 436,118 and 955,180 is: 2,092,022.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,118 : 955,180 = 955,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,118/955,180 = 955,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,118x = 955,180 × 955,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,118x = 912,368,832,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,368,832,400/436,118
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,092,022.88

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