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Finding the Third Proportional to 419,717 and 899,321

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Solution

The third proportional to 419,717 and 899,321 is: 1,926,960.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,717 : 899,321 = 899,321 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,717/899,321 = 899,321/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,717x = 899,321 × 899,321
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,717x = 808,778,261,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,778,261,041/419,717
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,926,960.93

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