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Finding the Third Proportional to 437,885 and 943,263

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Solution

The third proportional to 437,885 and 943,263 is: 2,031,914.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,885 : 943,263 = 943,263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,885/943,263 = 943,263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,885x = 943,263 × 943,263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,885x = 889,745,087,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,745,087,169/437,885
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,031,914.97

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