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Finding the Third Proportional to 438,550.50 and 944,775

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Solution

The third proportional to 438,550.50 and 944,775 is: 2,035,340.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,550.50 : 944,775 = 944,775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,550.50/944,775 = 944,775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,550.50x = 944,775 × 944,775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,550.50x = 892,599,800,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,599,800,625/438,550.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,035,340.97

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