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Finding the Third Proportional to 438,465 and 944,607

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Solution

The third proportional to 438,465 and 944,607 is: 2,035,013.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,465 : 944,607 = 944,607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,465/944,607 = 944,607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,465x = 944,607 × 944,607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,465x = 892,282,384,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,282,384,449/438,465
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,035,013.93

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