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Finding the Third Proportional to 438,628 and 942,524

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Solution

The third proportional to 438,628 and 942,524 is: 2,025,295.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,628 : 942,524 = 942,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,628/942,524 = 942,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,628x = 942,524 × 942,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,628x = 888,351,490,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,351,490,576/438,628
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,025,295.90

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