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Finding the Third Proportional to 420,567 and 922,557

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Solution

The third proportional to 420,567 and 922,557 is: 2,023,723.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,567 : 922,557 = 922,557 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,567/922,557 = 922,557/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,567x = 922,557 × 922,557
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,567x = 851,111,418,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,111,418,249/420,567
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023,723.73

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