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Finding the Third Proportional to 438,156 and 705,426

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Solution

The third proportional to 438,156 and 705,426 is: 1,135,727.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,156 : 705,426 = 705,426 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,156/705,426 = 705,426/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,156x = 705,426 × 705,426
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,156x = 497,625,841,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,625,841,476/438,156
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135,727.55

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