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Finding the Third Proportional to 437,036 and 950,980

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Solution

The third proportional to 437,036 and 950,980 is: 2,069,309.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,036 : 950,980 = 950,980 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,036/950,980 = 950,980/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,036x = 950,980 × 950,980
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,036x = 904,362,960,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,362,960,400/437,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,069,309.99

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