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Finding the Third Proportional to 437,472 and 957,240

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Solution

The third proportional to 437,472 and 957,240 is: 2,094,553.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,472 : 957,240 = 957,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,472/957,240 = 957,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,472x = 957,240 × 957,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,472x = 916,308,417,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,308,417,600/437,472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,094,553.29

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