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Finding the Third Proportional to 420,708 and 923,064

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Solution

The third proportional to 420,708 and 923,064 is: 2,025,269.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,708 : 923,064 = 923,064 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,708/923,064 = 923,064/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,708x = 923,064 × 923,064
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,708x = 852,047,148,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,047,148,096/420,708
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,025,269.66

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