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Finding the Third Proportional to 437,730 and 940,850

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Solution

The third proportional to 437,730 and 940,850 is: 2,022,248.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,730 : 940,850 = 940,850 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,730/940,850 = 940,850/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,730x = 940,850 × 940,850
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,730x = 885,198,722,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,198,722,500/437,730
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022,248.24

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