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Finding the Third Proportional to 438,630 and 942,528

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Solution

The third proportional to 438,630 and 942,528 is: 2,025,303.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,630 : 942,528 = 942,528 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,630/942,528 = 942,528/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,630x = 942,528 × 942,528
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,630x = 888,359,030,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,359,030,784/438,630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,025,303.86

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