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Finding the Third Proportional to 438,007.50 and 950,373

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Solution

The third proportional to 438,007.50 and 950,373 is: 2,062,085.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,007.50 : 950,373 = 950,373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,007.50/950,373 = 950,373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,007.50x = 950,373 × 950,373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,007.50x = 903,208,839,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,208,839,129/438,007.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,062,085.33

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