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Finding the Third Proportional to 436,976.50 and 934,676

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Solution

The third proportional to 436,976.50 and 934,676 is: 1,999,236.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,976.50 : 934,676 = 934,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,976.50/934,676 = 934,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,976.50x = 934,676 × 934,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,976.50x = 873,619,224,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,619,224,976/436,976.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,999,236.17

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