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Finding the Third Proportional to 421,263 and 913,461.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 421,263 and 913,461.75 is: 1,980,739.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,263 : 913,461.75 = 913,461.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,263/913,461.75 = 913,461.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,263x = 913,461.75 × 913,461.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,263x = 834,412,368,713.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,412,368,713.06/421,263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,980,739.75

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