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Finding the Third Proportional to 438,582 and 960,924

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Solution

The third proportional to 438,582 and 960,924 is: 2,105,364.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,582 : 960,924 = 960,924 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,582/960,924 = 960,924/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,582x = 960,924 × 960,924
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,582x = 923,374,933,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,374,933,776/438,582
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,105,364.41

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