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Finding the Third Proportional to 438,641 and 942,552

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Solution

The third proportional to 438,641 and 942,552 is: 2,025,356.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,641 : 942,552 = 942,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,641/942,552 = 942,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,641x = 942,552 × 942,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,641x = 888,404,272,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,404,272,704/438,641
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,025,356.21

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