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Finding the Third Proportional to 437,900 and 947,768

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Solution

The third proportional to 437,900 and 947,768 is: 2,051,299.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,900 : 947,768 = 947,768 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,900/947,768 = 947,768/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,900x = 947,768 × 947,768
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,900x = 898,264,181,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,264,181,824/437,900
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,051,299.80

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