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Finding the Third Proportional to 437,967 and 944,298

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Solution

The third proportional to 437,967 and 944,298 is: 2,035,995.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,967 : 944,298 = 944,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,967/944,298 = 944,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,967x = 944,298 × 944,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,967x = 891,698,712,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,698,712,804/437,967
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,035,995.21

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