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Finding the Third Proportional to 437,658 and 942,268

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Solution

The third proportional to 437,658 and 942,268 is: 2,028,682.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,658 : 942,268 = 942,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,658/942,268 = 942,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,658x = 942,268 × 942,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,658x = 887,868,983,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,868,983,824/437,658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,028,682.18

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