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Finding the Third Proportional to 438,758 and 663,537

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Solution

The third proportional to 438,758 and 663,537 is: 1,003,471.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,758 : 663,537 = 663,537 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,758/663,537 = 663,537/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,758x = 663,537 × 663,537
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,758x = 440,281,350,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,281,350,369/438,758
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003,471.96

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