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Finding the Third Proportional to 438,569 and 944,812

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Solution

The third proportional to 438,569 and 944,812 is: 2,035,414.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,569 : 944,812 = 944,812 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,569/944,812 = 944,812/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,569x = 944,812 × 944,812
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,569x = 892,669,715,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,669,715,344/438,569
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,035,414.53

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