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Finding the Third Proportional to 438,546 and 944,767

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Solution

The third proportional to 438,546 and 944,767 is: 2,035,327.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,546 : 944,767 = 944,767 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,546/944,767 = 944,767/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,546x = 944,767 × 944,767
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,546x = 892,584,684,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,584,684,289/438,546
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,035,327.39

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