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Finding the Third Proportional to 438,162 and 705,435

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Solution

The third proportional to 438,162 and 705,435 is: 1,135,740.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,162 : 705,435 = 705,435 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,162/705,435 = 705,435/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,162x = 705,435 × 705,435
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,162x = 497,638,539,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,638,539,225/438,162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135,740.98

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