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Finding the Third Proportional to 437,352 and 947,244

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Solution

The third proportional to 437,352 and 947,244 is: 2,051,599.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,352 : 947,244 = 947,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,352/947,244 = 947,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,352x = 947,244 × 947,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,352x = 897,271,195,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,271,195,536/437,352
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,051,599.62

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