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Finding the Third Proportional to 438,768 and 956,844

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Solution

The third proportional to 438,768 and 956,844 is: 2,086,639.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,768 : 956,844 = 956,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,768/956,844 = 956,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,768x = 956,844 × 956,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,768x = 915,550,440,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,550,440,336/438,768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,086,639.04

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