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Finding the Third Proportional to 421,316 and 901,682

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Solution

The third proportional to 421,316 and 901,682 is: 1,929,740.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,316 : 901,682 = 901,682 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,316/901,682 = 901,682/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,316x = 901,682 × 901,682
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,316x = 813,030,429,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,030,429,124/421,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,929,740.22

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