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Finding the Third Proportional to 423,629 and 931,216

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Solution

The third proportional to 423,629 and 931,216 is: 2,046,987.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,629 : 931,216 = 931,216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,629/931,216 = 931,216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,629x = 931,216 × 931,216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,629x = 867,163,238,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,163,238,656/423,629
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,046,987.43

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