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Finding the Third Proportional to 420,087 and 921,822

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Solution

The third proportional to 420,087 and 921,822 is: 2,022,809.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,087 : 921,822 = 921,822 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,087/921,822 = 921,822/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,087x = 921,822 × 921,822
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,087x = 849,755,799,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,755,799,684/420,087
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022,809.08

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