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Finding the Third Proportional to 438,604 and 960,975

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Solution

The third proportional to 438,604 and 960,975 is: 2,105,482.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,604 : 960,975 = 960,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,604/960,975 = 960,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,604x = 960,975 × 960,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,604x = 923,472,950,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,472,950,625/438,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,105,482.28

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