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Finding the Third Proportional to 437,799 and 958,636.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 437,799 and 958,636.50 is: 2,099,100.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,799 : 958,636.50 = 958,636.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,799/958,636.50 = 958,636.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,799x = 958,636.50 × 958,636.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,799x = 918,983,939,132.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,983,939,132.25/437,799
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,099,100.13

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