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Finding the Third Proportional to 420,106 and 921,846

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Solution

The third proportional to 420,106 and 921,846 is: 2,022,822.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,106 : 921,846 = 921,846 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,106/921,846 = 921,846/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,106x = 921,846 × 921,846
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,106x = 849,800,047,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,800,047,716/420,106
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022,822.92

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