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Finding the Third Proportional to 420,168 and 899,400

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Solution

The third proportional to 420,168 and 899,400 is: 1,925,230.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,168 : 899,400 = 899,400 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,168/899,400 = 899,400/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,168x = 899,400 × 899,400
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,168x = 808,920,360,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,920,360,000/420,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925,230.76

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