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Finding the Third Proportional to 407,785 and 921,324

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Solution

The third proportional to 407,785 and 921,324 is: 2,081,581.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407,785 : 921,324 = 921,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407,785/921,324 = 921,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407,785x = 921,324 × 921,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407,785x = 848,837,912,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,837,912,976/407,785
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,081,581.99

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