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Finding the Third Proportional to 421,584 and 913,710

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Solution

The third proportional to 421,584 and 913,710 is: 1,980,307.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,584 : 913,710 = 913,710 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,584/913,710 = 913,710/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,584x = 913,710 × 913,710
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,584x = 834,865,964,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,865,964,100/421,584
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,980,307.52

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