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Finding the Third Proportional to 420,028.50 and 921,705

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Solution

The third proportional to 420,028.50 and 921,705 is: 2,022,577.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,028.50 : 921,705 = 921,705 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,028.50/921,705 = 921,705/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,028.50x = 921,705 × 921,705
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,028.50x = 849,540,107,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,540,107,025/420,028.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022,577.29

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