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Finding the Third Proportional to 437,528 and 935,720

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Solution

The third proportional to 437,528 and 935,720 is: 2,001,179.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,528 : 935,720 = 935,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,528/935,720 = 935,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,528x = 935,720 × 935,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,528x = 875,571,918,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,571,918,400/437,528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001,179.17

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