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Finding the Third Proportional to 438,692 and 952,552

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Solution

The third proportional to 438,692 and 952,552 is: 2,068,319.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,692 : 952,552 = 952,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,692/952,552 = 952,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,692x = 952,552 × 952,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,692x = 907,355,312,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,355,312,704/438,692
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,068,319.72

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