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Finding the Third Proportional to 420,183 and 922,005

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Solution

The third proportional to 420,183 and 922,005 is: 2,023,149.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,183 : 922,005 = 922,005 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,183/922,005 = 922,005/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,183x = 922,005 × 922,005
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,183x = 850,093,220,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,093,220,025/420,183
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023,149.96

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