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Finding the Third Proportional to 436,935 and 937,860

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Solution

The third proportional to 436,935 and 937,860 is: 2,013,071.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,935 : 937,860 = 937,860 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,935/937,860 = 937,860/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,935x = 937,860 × 937,860
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,935x = 879,581,379,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,581,379,600/436,935
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,013,071.46

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