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Finding the Third Proportional to 438,809.91 and 958,375.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 438,809.91 and 958,375.13 is: 2,093,122.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,809.91 : 958,375.13 = 958,375.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,809.91/958,375.13 = 958,375.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,809.91x = 958,375.13 × 958,375.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,809.91x = 918,482,880,218.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,482,880,218.77/438,809.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,093,122.48

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