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Finding the Third Proportional to 437,796 and 958,630.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 437,796 and 958,630.50 is: 2,099,088.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,796 : 958,630.50 = 958,630.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,796/958,630.50 = 958,630.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,796x = 958,630.50 × 958,630.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,796x = 918,972,435,530.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,972,435,530.25/437,796
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,099,088.24

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