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Finding the Third Proportional to 436,216 and 941,168

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Solution

The third proportional to 436,216 and 941,168 is: 2,030,638.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,216 : 941,168 = 941,168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,216/941,168 = 941,168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,216x = 941,168 × 941,168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,216x = 885,797,204,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,797,204,224/436,216
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,030,638.96

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