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Finding the Third Proportional to 438 and 1,034

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Solution

The third proportional to 438 and 1,034 is: 2,441.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438 : 1,034 = 1,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438/1,034 = 1,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438x = 1,034 × 1,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438x = 1,069,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,156/438
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,441.00

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