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Finding the Third Proportional to 438,910 and 943,295

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Solution

The third proportional to 438,910 and 943,295 is: 2,027,307.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,910 : 943,295 = 943,295 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,910/943,295 = 943,295/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,910x = 943,295 × 943,295
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,910x = 889,805,457,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,805,457,025/438,910
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,027,307.32

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