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Finding the Third Proportional to 436,982.63 and 953,402.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 436,982.63 and 953,402.25 is: 2,080,118.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,982.63 : 953,402.25 = 953,402.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,982.63/953,402.25 = 953,402.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,982.63x = 953,402.25 × 953,402.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,982.63x = 908,975,850,305.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,975,850,305.06/436,982.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,080,118.98

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