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Finding the Third Proportional to 438,020 and 941,524

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Solution

The third proportional to 438,020 and 941,524 is: 2,023,805.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,020 : 941,524 = 941,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,020/941,524 = 941,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,020x = 941,524 × 941,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,020x = 886,467,442,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,467,442,576/438,020
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023,805.86

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