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Finding the Third Proportional to 437,885 and 941,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 437,885 and 941,248 is: 2,023,243.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,885 : 941,248 = 941,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,885/941,248 = 941,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,885x = 941,248 × 941,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,885x = 885,947,797,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,947,797,504/437,885
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023,243.08

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