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Finding the Third Proportional to 437,660 and 942,272

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Solution

The third proportional to 437,660 and 942,272 is: 2,028,690.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,660 : 942,272 = 942,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,660/942,272 = 942,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,660x = 942,272 × 942,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,660x = 887,876,521,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,876,521,984/437,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,028,690.13

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