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Finding the Third Proportional to 438,626 and 956,577.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 438,626 and 956,577.50 is: 2,086,152.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,626 : 956,577.50 = 956,577.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,626/956,577.50 = 956,577.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,626x = 956,577.50 × 956,577.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,626x = 915,040,513,506.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,040,513,506.25/438,626
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,086,152.01

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