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Finding the Third Proportional to 423,771 and 914,760

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Solution

The third proportional to 423,771 and 914,760 is: 1,974,618.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,771 : 914,760 = 914,760 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,771/914,760 = 914,760/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,771x = 914,760 × 914,760
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,771x = 836,785,857,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,785,857,600/423,771
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,974,618.03

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