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Finding the Third Proportional to 437,904 and 947,781

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Solution

The third proportional to 437,904 and 947,781 is: 2,051,337.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,904 : 947,781 = 947,781 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,904/947,781 = 947,781/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,904x = 947,781 × 947,781
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,904x = 898,288,823,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,288,823,961/437,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,051,337.33

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