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Finding the Third Proportional to 437,530 and 935,724

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Solution

The third proportional to 437,530 and 935,724 is: 2,001,187.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,530 : 935,724 = 935,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,530/935,724 = 935,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,530x = 935,724 × 935,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,530x = 875,579,404,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,579,404,176/437,530
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001,187.13

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