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Finding the Third Proportional to 423,578 and 931,396

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Solution

The third proportional to 423,578 and 931,396 is: 2,048,025.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,578 : 931,396 = 931,396 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,578/931,396 = 931,396/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,578x = 931,396 × 931,396
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,578x = 867,498,508,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,498,508,816/423,578
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,048,025.41

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