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Finding the Third Proportional to 438,366.94 and 655,791.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 438,366.94 and 655,791.19 is: 981,055.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,366.94 : 655,791.19 = 655,791.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,366.94/655,791.19 = 655,791.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,366.94x = 655,791.19 × 655,791.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,366.94x = 430,062,081,602.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,062,081,602.66/438,366.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981,055.01

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