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Finding the Third Proportional to 438,874 and 944,348

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Solution

The third proportional to 438,874 and 944,348 is: 2,032,002.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,874 : 944,348 = 944,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,874/944,348 = 944,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,874x = 944,348 × 944,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,874x = 891,793,145,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,793,145,104/438,874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,032,002.68

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