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Finding the Third Proportional to 438,618 and 942,504

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Solution

The third proportional to 438,618 and 942,504 is: 2,025,256.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,618 : 942,504 = 942,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,618/942,504 = 942,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,618x = 942,504 × 942,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,618x = 888,313,790,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,313,790,016/438,618
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,025,256.12

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