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Finding the Third Proportional to 437,876 and 941,236

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Solution

The third proportional to 437,876 and 941,236 is: 2,023,233.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,876 : 941,236 = 941,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,876/941,236 = 941,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,876x = 941,236 × 941,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,876x = 885,925,207,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,925,207,696/437,876
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023,233.08

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