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Finding the Third Proportional to 437,888 and 947,744

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Solution

The third proportional to 437,888 and 947,744 is: 2,051,252.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,888 : 947,744 = 947,744 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,888/947,744 = 947,744/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,888x = 947,744 × 947,744
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,888x = 898,218,689,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,218,689,536/437,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,051,252.12

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