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Finding the Third Proportional to 436,555 and 936,898

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Solution

The third proportional to 436,555 and 936,898 is: 2,010,692.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,555 : 936,898 = 936,898 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,555/936,898 = 936,898/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,555x = 936,898 × 936,898
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,555x = 877,777,862,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,777,862,404/436,555
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,010,692.50

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