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Finding the Third Proportional to 420,272 and 899,584

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Solution

The third proportional to 420,272 and 899,584 is: 1,925,541.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,272 : 899,584 = 899,584 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,272/899,584 = 899,584/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,272x = 899,584 × 899,584
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,272x = 809,251,373,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,251,373,056/420,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925,541.97

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