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Finding the Third Proportional to 436,788 and 955,026

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Solution

The third proportional to 436,788 and 955,026 is: 2,088,140.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,788 : 955,026 = 955,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,788/955,026 = 955,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,788x = 955,026 × 955,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,788x = 912,074,660,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,074,660,676/436,788
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,088,140.38

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