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Finding the Third Proportional to 423,761.63 and 914,743.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 423,761.63 and 914,743.13 is: 1,974,588.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,761.63 : 914,743.13 = 914,743.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,761.63/914,743.13 = 914,743.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,761.63x = 914,743.13 × 914,743.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,761.63x = 836,754,984,734.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,754,984,734.77/423,761.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,974,588.86

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