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Finding the Third Proportional to 438,277.50 and 943,137

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Solution

The third proportional to 438,277.50 and 943,137 is: 2,029,552.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,277.50 : 943,137 = 943,137 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,277.50/943,137 = 943,137/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,277.50x = 943,137 × 943,137
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,277.50x = 889,507,400,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,507,400,769/438,277.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,029,552.97

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