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Finding the Third Proportional to 420,298 and 912,042

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Solution

The third proportional to 420,298 and 912,042 is: 1,979,121.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,298 : 912,042 = 912,042 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,298/912,042 = 912,042/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,298x = 912,042 × 912,042
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,298x = 831,820,609,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,820,609,764/420,298
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,979,121.03

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