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Finding the Third Proportional to 420,306 and 922,260

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Solution

The third proportional to 420,306 and 922,260 is: 2,023,676.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,306 : 922,260 = 922,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,306/922,260 = 922,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,306x = 922,260 × 922,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,306x = 850,563,507,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,563,507,600/420,306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023,676.82

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