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Finding the Third Proportional to 437,916 and 947,796

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Solution

The third proportional to 437,916 and 947,796 is: 2,051,346.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,916 : 947,796 = 947,796 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,916/947,796 = 947,796/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,916x = 947,796 × 947,796
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,916x = 898,317,257,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,317,257,616/437,916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,051,346.05

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