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Finding the Third Proportional to 405,248 and 938,152

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Solution

The third proportional to 405,248 and 938,152 is: 2,171,828.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,248 : 938,152 = 938,152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,248/938,152 = 938,152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,248x = 938,152 × 938,152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,248x = 880,129,175,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,129,175,104/405,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,171,828.55

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