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Finding the Third Proportional to 438,568 and 944,810

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Solution

The third proportional to 438,568 and 944,810 is: 2,035,410.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,568 : 944,810 = 944,810 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,568/944,810 = 944,810/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,568x = 944,810 × 944,810
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,568x = 892,665,936,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,665,936,100/438,568
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,035,410.55

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