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Finding the Third Proportional to 423,564 and 930,072

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Solution

The third proportional to 423,564 and 930,072 is: 2,042,274.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,564 : 930,072 = 930,072 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,564/930,072 = 930,072/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,564x = 930,072 × 930,072
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,564x = 865,033,925,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,033,925,184/423,564
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,042,274.43

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