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Finding the Third Proportional to 438,872 and 944,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 438,872 and 944,344 is: 2,031,994.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,872 : 944,344 = 944,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,872/944,344 = 944,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,872x = 944,344 × 944,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,872x = 891,785,590,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,785,590,336/438,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,031,994.73

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