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Finding the Third Proportional to 417,525 and 930,672

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Solution

The third proportional to 417,525 and 930,672 is: 2,074,487.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,525 : 930,672 = 930,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,525/930,672 = 930,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,525x = 930,672 × 930,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,525x = 866,150,371,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,150,371,584/417,525
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,074,487.45

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