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Finding the Third Proportional to 436,199 and 941,140

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Solution

The third proportional to 436,199 and 941,140 is: 2,030,597.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,199 : 941,140 = 941,140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,199/941,140 = 941,140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,199x = 941,140 × 941,140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,199x = 885,744,499,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,744,499,600/436,199
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,030,597.27

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