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Finding the Third Proportional to 437,954 and 950,265.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 437,954 and 950,265.50 is: 2,061,870.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,954 : 950,265.50 = 950,265.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,954/950,265.50 = 950,265.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,954x = 950,265.50 × 950,265.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,954x = 903,004,520,490.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,004,520,490.25/437,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,061,870.70

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