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Finding the Third Proportional to 438,453 and 944,581.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 438,453 and 944,581.50 is: 2,034,959.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,453 : 944,581.50 = 944,581.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,453/944,581.50 = 944,581.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,453x = 944,581.50 × 944,581.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,453x = 892,234,210,142.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,234,210,142.25/438,453
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,034,959.76

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