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Finding the Third Proportional to 437,523 and 935,734.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 437,523 and 935,734.50 is: 2,001,264.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,523 : 935,734.50 = 935,734.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,523/935,734.50 = 935,734.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,523x = 935,734.50 × 935,734.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,523x = 875,599,054,490.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,599,054,490.25/437,523
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001,264.06

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