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Finding the Third Proportional to 428,305 and 921,202

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Solution

The third proportional to 428,305 and 921,202 is: 1,981,329.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,305 : 921,202 = 921,202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,305/921,202 = 921,202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,305x = 921,202 × 921,202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,305x = 848,613,124,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,613,124,804/428,305
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,981,329.02

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