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Finding the Third Proportional to 423,052 and 923,273

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Solution

The third proportional to 423,052 and 923,273 is: 2,014,960.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,052 : 923,273 = 923,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,052/923,273 = 923,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,052x = 923,273 × 923,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,052x = 852,433,032,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,433,032,529/423,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,014,960.41

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