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Finding the Third Proportional to 438,032 and 941,500

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Solution

The third proportional to 438,032 and 941,500 is: 2,023,647.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,032 : 941,500 = 941,500 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,032/941,500 = 941,500/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,032x = 941,500 × 941,500
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,032x = 886,422,250,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,422,250,000/438,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023,647.24

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