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Finding the Third Proportional to 436,868 and 934,472

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Solution

The third proportional to 436,868 and 934,472 is: 1,998,859.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,868 : 934,472 = 934,472 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,868/934,472 = 934,472/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,868x = 934,472 × 934,472
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,868x = 873,237,918,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,237,918,784/436,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,998,859.88

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