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Finding the Third Proportional to 438,467 and 944,611

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Solution

The third proportional to 438,467 and 944,611 is: 2,035,021.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,467 : 944,611 = 944,611 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,467/944,611 = 944,611/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,467x = 944,611 × 944,611
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,467x = 892,289,941,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,289,941,321/438,467
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,035,021.89

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