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Finding the Third Proportional to 423,606 and 931,172

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Solution

The third proportional to 423,606 and 931,172 is: 2,046,905.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,606 : 931,172 = 931,172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,606/931,172 = 931,172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,606x = 931,172 × 931,172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,606x = 867,081,293,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,081,293,584/423,606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,046,905.13

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