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Finding the Third Proportional to 437,816 and 961,828

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Solution

The third proportional to 437,816 and 961,828 is: 2,113,018.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,816 : 961,828 = 961,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,816/961,828 = 961,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,816x = 961,828 × 961,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,816x = 925,113,101,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,113,101,584/437,816
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,113,018.03

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