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Finding the Third Proportional to 438,696 and 952,560

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Solution

The third proportional to 438,696 and 952,560 is: 2,068,335.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,696 : 952,560 = 952,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,696/952,560 = 952,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,696x = 952,560 × 952,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,696x = 907,370,553,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,370,553,600/438,696
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,068,335.60

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