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Finding the Third Proportional to 437,901 and 943,329

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Solution

The third proportional to 437,901 and 943,329 is: 2,032,125.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,901 : 943,329 = 943,329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,901/943,329 = 943,329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,901x = 943,329 × 943,329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,901x = 889,869,602,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,869,602,241/437,901
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,032,125.07

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