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Finding the Third Proportional to 437,348 and 947,236

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Solution

The third proportional to 437,348 and 947,236 is: 2,051,583.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,348 : 947,236 = 947,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,348/947,236 = 947,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,348x = 947,236 × 947,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,348x = 897,256,039,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,256,039,696/437,348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,051,583.73

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