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Finding the Third Proportional to 421,346 and 921,518

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Solution

The third proportional to 421,346 and 921,518 is: 2,015,434.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,346 : 921,518 = 921,518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,346/921,518 = 921,518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,346x = 921,518 × 921,518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,346x = 849,195,424,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,195,424,324/421,346
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,015,434.88

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