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Finding the Third Proportional to 436,680 and 925,848

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Solution

The third proportional to 436,680 and 925,848 is: 1,962,980.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,680 : 925,848 = 925,848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,680/925,848 = 925,848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,680x = 925,848 × 925,848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,680x = 857,194,519,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,194,519,104/436,680
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,962,980.95

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