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Finding the Third Proportional to 436,761 and 926,001

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Solution

The third proportional to 436,761 and 926,001 is: 1,963,265.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,761 : 926,001 = 926,001 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,761/926,001 = 926,001/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,761x = 926,001 × 926,001
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,761x = 857,477,852,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,477,852,001/436,761
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,963,265.61

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