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Finding the Third Proportional to 438,396 and 657,600

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Solution

The third proportional to 438,396 and 657,600 is: 986,409.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,396 : 657,600 = 657,600 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,396/657,600 = 657,600/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,396x = 657,600 × 657,600
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,396x = 432,437,760,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,437,760,000/438,396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986,409.00

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