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Finding the Third Proportional to 437,812 and 950,355

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Solution

The third proportional to 437,812 and 950,355 is: 2,062,927.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,812 : 950,355 = 950,355 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,812/950,355 = 950,355/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,812x = 950,355 × 950,355
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,812x = 903,174,626,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,174,626,025/437,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,062,927.98

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