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Finding the Third Proportional to 438,575 and 944,825

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Solution

The third proportional to 438,575 and 944,825 is: 2,035,442.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,575 : 944,825 = 944,825 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,575/944,825 = 944,825/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,575x = 944,825 × 944,825
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,575x = 892,694,280,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,694,280,625/438,575
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,035,442.70

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