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Finding the Third Proportional to 420,046 and 921,740

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Solution

The third proportional to 420,046 and 921,740 is: 2,022,646.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,046 : 921,740 = 921,740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,046/921,740 = 921,740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,046x = 921,740 × 921,740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,046x = 849,604,627,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,604,627,600/420,046
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022,646.63

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