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Finding the Third Proportional to 429,298 and 932,402

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Solution

The third proportional to 429,298 and 932,402 is: 2,025,104.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,298 : 932,402 = 932,402 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,298/932,402 = 932,402/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,298x = 932,402 × 932,402
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,298x = 869,373,489,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,373,489,604/429,298
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,025,104.91

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