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Finding the Third Proportional to 436,710 and 954,884

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Solution

The third proportional to 436,710 and 954,884 is: 2,087,892.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,710 : 954,884 = 954,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,710/954,884 = 954,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,710x = 954,884 × 954,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,710x = 911,803,453,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,803,453,456/436,710
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,087,892.32

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