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Finding the Third Proportional to 437,488 and 935,640

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Solution

The third proportional to 437,488 and 935,640 is: 2,001,019.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,488 : 935,640 = 935,640 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,488/935,640 = 935,640/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,488x = 935,640 × 935,640
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,488x = 875,422,209,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,422,209,600/437,488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001,019.94

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