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Finding the Third Proportional to 438,640 and 956,606

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Solution

The third proportional to 438,640 and 956,606 is: 2,086,209.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,640 : 956,606 = 956,606 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,640/956,606 = 956,606/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,640x = 956,606 × 956,606
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,640x = 915,095,039,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,095,039,236/438,640
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,086,209.74

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