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Finding the Third Proportional to 420,048 and 921,744

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Solution

The third proportional to 420,048 and 921,744 is: 2,022,654.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,048 : 921,744 = 921,744 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,048/921,744 = 921,744/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,048x = 921,744 × 921,744
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,048x = 849,612,001,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,612,001,536/420,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022,654.56

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