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Finding the Third Proportional to 437,484 and 957,264

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Solution

The third proportional to 437,484 and 957,264 is: 2,094,600.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,484 : 957,264 = 957,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,484/957,264 = 957,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,484x = 957,264 × 957,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,484x = 916,354,365,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,354,365,696/437,484
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,094,600.87

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