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Finding the Third Proportional to 437,773 and 958,583

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Solution

The third proportional to 437,773 and 958,583 is: 2,098,990.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,773 : 958,583 = 958,583 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,773/958,583 = 958,583/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,773x = 958,583 × 958,583
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,773x = 918,881,367,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,881,367,889/437,773
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,098,990.50

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