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Finding the Third Proportional to 438,652 and 956,628

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Solution

The third proportional to 438,652 and 956,628 is: 2,086,248.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,652 : 956,628 = 956,628 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,652/956,628 = 956,628/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,652x = 956,628 × 956,628
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,652x = 915,137,130,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,137,130,384/438,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,086,248.62

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