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Finding the Third Proportional to 437,822 and 943,172

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Solution

The third proportional to 437,822 and 943,172 is: 2,031,815.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,822 : 943,172 = 943,172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,822/943,172 = 943,172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,822x = 943,172 × 943,172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,822x = 889,573,421,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,573,421,584/437,822
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,031,815.26

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