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Finding the Third Proportional to 437,521 and 943,325

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Solution

The third proportional to 437,521 and 943,325 is: 2,033,872.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,521 : 943,325 = 943,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,521/943,325 = 943,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,521x = 943,325 × 943,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,521x = 889,862,055,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,862,055,625/437,521
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033,872.79

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