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Finding the Third Proportional to 437,752 and 958,552

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Solution

The third proportional to 437,752 and 958,552 is: 2,098,955.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,752 : 958,552 = 958,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,752/958,552 = 958,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,752x = 958,552 × 958,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,752x = 918,821,936,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,821,936,704/437,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,098,955.43

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