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Finding the Third Proportional to 438,622 and 661,174

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Solution

The third proportional to 438,622 and 661,174 is: 996,646.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,622 : 661,174 = 661,174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,622/661,174 = 661,174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,622x = 661,174 × 661,174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,622x = 437,151,058,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,151,058,276/438,622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996,646.45

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