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Finding the Third Proportional to 420,710 and 905,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 420,710 and 905,572 is: 1,949,230.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,710 : 905,572 = 905,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,710/905,572 = 905,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,710x = 905,572 × 905,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,710x = 820,060,647,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,060,647,184/420,710
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,949,230.22

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