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Finding the Third Proportional to 420,035.63 and 921,719.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 420,035.63 and 921,719.25 is: 2,022,605.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,035.63 : 921,719.25 = 921,719.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,035.63/921,719.25 = 921,719.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,035.63x = 921,719.25 × 921,719.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,035.63x = 849,566,375,820.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,566,375,820.56/420,035.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022,605.52

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