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Finding the Third Proportional to 438,064 and 941,570

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Solution

The third proportional to 438,064 and 941,570 is: 2,023,800.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,064 : 941,570 = 941,570 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,064/941,570 = 941,570/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,064x = 941,570 × 941,570
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,064x = 886,554,064,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,554,064,900/438,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023,800.32

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