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Finding the Third Proportional to 438,376.81 and 943,335.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 438,376.81 and 943,335.63 is: 2,029,947.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,376.81 : 943,335.63 = 943,335.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,376.81/943,335.63 = 943,335.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,376.81x = 943,335.63 × 943,335.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,376.81x = 889,882,101,394.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,882,101,394.14/438,376.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,029,947.93

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