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Finding the Third Proportional to 437,718 and 940,827

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Solution

The third proportional to 437,718 and 940,827 is: 2,022,204.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,718 : 940,827 = 940,827 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,718/940,827 = 940,827/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,718x = 940,827 × 940,827
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,718x = 885,155,443,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,155,443,929/437,718
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022,204.81

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