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Finding the Third Proportional to 436,852 and 934,442

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Solution

The third proportional to 436,852 and 934,442 is: 1,998,804.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,852 : 934,442 = 934,442 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,852/934,442 = 934,442/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,852x = 934,442 × 934,442
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,852x = 873,181,851,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,181,851,364/436,852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,998,804.75

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