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Finding the Third Proportional to 421,270 and 913,475

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Solution

The third proportional to 421,270 and 913,475 is: 1,980,764.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,270 : 913,475 = 913,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,270/913,475 = 913,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,270x = 913,475 × 913,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,270x = 834,436,575,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,436,575,625/421,270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,980,764.30

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