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Finding the Third Proportional to 437,402 and 950,596

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Solution

The third proportional to 437,402 and 950,596 is: 2,065,909.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,402 : 950,596 = 950,596 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,402/950,596 = 950,596/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,402x = 950,596 × 950,596
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,402x = 903,632,755,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,632,755,216/437,402
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,065,909.06

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