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Finding the Third Proportional to 423,632 and 931,222

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Solution

The third proportional to 423,632 and 931,222 is: 2,046,999.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,632 : 931,222 = 931,222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,632/931,222 = 931,222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,632x = 931,222 × 931,222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,632x = 867,174,413,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,174,413,284/423,632
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,046,999.31

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