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Finding the Third Proportional to 438,892 and 944,383

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Solution

The third proportional to 438,892 and 944,383 is: 2,032,069.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,892 : 944,383 = 944,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,892/944,383 = 944,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,892x = 944,383 × 944,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,892x = 891,859,250,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,859,250,689/438,892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,032,069.96

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