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Finding the Third Proportional to 423,854 and 920,608

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Solution

The third proportional to 423,854 and 920,608 is: 1,999,554.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,854 : 920,608 = 920,608 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,854/920,608 = 920,608/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,854x = 920,608 × 920,608
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,854x = 847,519,089,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,519,089,664/423,854
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,999,554.30

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