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Finding the Third Proportional to 438,694 and 911,836

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Solution

The third proportional to 438,694 and 911,836 is: 1,895,272.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,694 : 911,836 = 911,836 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,694/911,836 = 911,836/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,694x = 911,836 × 911,836
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,694x = 831,444,890,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,444,890,896/438,694
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895,272.99

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