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Finding the Third Proportional to 423,385 and 913,244

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Solution

The third proportional to 423,385 and 913,244 is: 1,969,872.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,385 : 913,244 = 913,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,385/913,244 = 913,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,385x = 913,244 × 913,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,385x = 834,014,603,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,014,603,536/423,385
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,969,872.82

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