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Finding the Third Proportional to 438,160.50 and 897,057

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Solution

The third proportional to 438,160.50 and 897,057 is: 1,836,567.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,160.50 : 897,057 = 897,057 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,160.50/897,057 = 897,057/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,160.50x = 897,057 × 897,057
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,160.50x = 804,711,261,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,711,261,249/438,160.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836,567.33

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