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Finding the Third Proportional to 438,372 and 676,026

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Solution

The third proportional to 438,372 and 676,026 is: 1,042,519.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,372 : 676,026 = 676,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,372/676,026 = 676,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,372x = 676,026 × 676,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,372x = 457,011,152,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,011,152,676/438,372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042,519.03

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