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Finding the Third Proportional to 437,726 and 940,842

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Solution

The third proportional to 437,726 and 940,842 is: 2,022,232.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,726 : 940,842 = 940,842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,726/940,842 = 940,842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,726x = 940,842 × 940,842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,726x = 885,183,668,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,183,668,964/437,726
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022,232.33

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