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Finding the Third Proportional to 438,340 and 942,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 438,340 and 942,230 is: 2,025,362.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,340 : 942,230 = 942,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,340/942,230 = 942,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,340x = 942,230 × 942,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,340x = 887,797,372,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,797,372,900/438,340
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,025,362.44

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