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Finding the Third Proportional to 438,692 and 911,832

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Solution

The third proportional to 438,692 and 911,832 is: 1,895,265.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,692 : 911,832 = 911,832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,692/911,832 = 911,832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,692x = 911,832 × 911,832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,692x = 831,437,596,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,437,596,224/438,692
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895,265.01

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