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Finding the Third Proportional to 423,964.76 and 914,399.51

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Solution

The third proportional to 423,964.76 and 914,399.51 is: 1,972,160.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,964.76 : 914,399.51 = 914,399.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,964.76/914,399.51 = 914,399.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,964.76x = 914,399.51 × 914,399.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,964.76x = 836,126,459,887.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,126,459,887.74/423,964.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,972,160.29

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