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Finding the Third Proportional to 437,517 and 943,317

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Solution

The third proportional to 437,517 and 943,317 is: 2,033,856.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,517 : 943,317 = 943,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,517/943,317 = 943,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,517x = 943,317 × 943,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,517x = 889,846,962,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,846,962,489/437,517
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033,856.88

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