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Finding the Third Proportional to 421,806 and 915,600

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Solution

The third proportional to 421,806 and 915,600 is: 1,987,461.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,806 : 915,600 = 915,600 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,806/915,600 = 915,600/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,806x = 915,600 × 915,600
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,806x = 838,323,360,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,323,360,000/421,806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,987,461.91

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