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Finding the Third Proportional to 420,294 and 912,033

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Solution

The third proportional to 420,294 and 912,033 is: 1,979,100.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,294 : 912,033 = 912,033 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,294/912,033 = 912,033/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,294x = 912,033 × 912,033
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,294x = 831,804,193,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,804,193,089/420,294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,979,100.80

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