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Finding the Third Proportional to 423,067 and 923,300

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Solution

The third proportional to 423,067 and 923,300 is: 2,015,006.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,067 : 923,300 = 923,300 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,067/923,300 = 923,300/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,067x = 923,300 × 923,300
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,067x = 852,482,890,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,482,890,000/423,067
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,015,006.82

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