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Finding the Third Proportional to 438,732 and 663,498

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Solution

The third proportional to 438,732 and 663,498 is: 1,003,413.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,732 : 663,498 = 663,498 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,732/663,498 = 663,498/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,732x = 663,498 × 663,498
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,732x = 440,229,596,004
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,229,596,004/438,732
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003,413.46

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