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Finding the Third Proportional to 436,662 and 954,789

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Solution

The third proportional to 436,662 and 954,789 is: 2,087,706.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,662 : 954,789 = 954,789 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,662/954,789 = 954,789/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,662x = 954,789 × 954,789
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,662x = 911,622,034,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,622,034,521/436,662
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,087,706.36

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