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Finding the Third Proportional to 438,881 and 943,235

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Solution

The third proportional to 438,881 and 943,235 is: 2,027,183.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,881 : 943,235 = 943,235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,881/943,235 = 943,235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,881x = 943,235 × 943,235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,881x = 889,692,265,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,692,265,225/438,881
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,027,183.37

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