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Finding the Third Proportional to 437,913 and 957,109.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 437,913 and 957,109.50 is: 2,091,873.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,913 : 957,109.50 = 957,109.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,913/957,109.50 = 957,109.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,913x = 957,109.50 × 957,109.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,913x = 916,058,594,990.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,058,594,990.25/437,913
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,091,873.49

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