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Finding the Third Proportional to 423,940 and 896,958

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Solution

The third proportional to 423,940 and 896,958 is: 1,897,753.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,940 : 896,958 = 896,958 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,940/896,958 = 896,958/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,940x = 896,958 × 896,958
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,940x = 804,533,653,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,533,653,764/423,940
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897,753.58

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