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Finding the Third Proportional to 436,704 and 950,294.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 436,704 and 950,294.25 is: 2,067,897.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,704 : 950,294.25 = 950,294.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,704/950,294.25 = 950,294.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,704x = 950,294.25 × 950,294.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,704x = 903,059,161,583.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,059,161,583.06/436,704
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,067,897.62

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