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Finding the Third Proportional to 420,252 and 899,560

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Solution

The third proportional to 420,252 and 899,560 is: 1,925,530.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,252 : 899,560 = 899,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,252/899,560 = 899,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,252x = 899,560 × 899,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,252x = 809,208,193,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,208,193,600/420,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925,530.86

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