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Finding the Third Proportional to 436,120 and 955,184

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Solution

The third proportional to 436,120 and 955,184 is: 2,092,030.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,120 : 955,184 = 955,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,120/955,184 = 955,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,120x = 955,184 × 955,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,120x = 912,376,473,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,376,473,856/436,120
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,092,030.80

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