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Finding the Third Proportional to 436,862 and 934,440

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Solution

The third proportional to 436,862 and 934,440 is: 1,998,750.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,862 : 934,440 = 934,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,862/934,440 = 934,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,862x = 934,440 × 934,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,862x = 873,178,113,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,178,113,600/436,862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,998,750.44

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