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Finding the Third Proportional to 438,883.50 and 943,239

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Solution

The third proportional to 438,883.50 and 943,239 is: 2,027,189.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,883.50 : 943,239 = 943,239 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,883.50/943,239 = 943,239/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,883.50x = 943,239 × 943,239
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,883.50x = 889,699,811,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,699,811,121/438,883.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,027,189.02

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