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Finding the Third Proportional to 438,440 and 657,666

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Solution

The third proportional to 438,440 and 657,666 is: 986,508.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,440 : 657,666 = 657,666 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,440/657,666 = 657,666/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,440x = 657,666 × 657,666
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,440x = 432,524,567,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,524,567,556/438,440
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986,508.00

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