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Finding the Third Proportional to 437,735 and 940,855

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Solution

The third proportional to 437,735 and 940,855 is: 2,022,246.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,735 : 940,855 = 940,855 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,735/940,855 = 940,855/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,735x = 940,855 × 940,855
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,735x = 885,208,131,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,208,131,025/437,735
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022,246.64

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