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Finding the Third Proportional to 438,531 and 942,333

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Solution

The third proportional to 438,531 and 942,333 is: 2,024,922.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,531 : 942,333 = 942,333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,531/942,333 = 942,333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,531x = 942,333 × 942,333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,531x = 887,991,482,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,991,482,889/438,531
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,024,922.94

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