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Finding the Third Proportional to 436,140 and 955,548

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Solution

The third proportional to 436,140 and 955,548 is: 2,093,529.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,140 : 955,548 = 955,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,140/955,548 = 955,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,140x = 955,548 × 955,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,140x = 913,071,980,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,071,980,304/436,140
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,093,529.56

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