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Finding the Third Proportional to 438,634 and 911,732

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Solution

The third proportional to 438,634 and 911,732 is: 1,895,099.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,634 : 911,732 = 911,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,634/911,732 = 911,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,634x = 911,732 × 911,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,634x = 831,255,239,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,255,239,824/438,634
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895,099.88

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