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Finding the Third Proportional to 430,272 and 933,120

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Solution

The third proportional to 430,272 and 933,120 is: 2,023,633.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,272 : 933,120 = 933,120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,272/933,120 = 933,120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,272x = 933,120 × 933,120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,272x = 870,712,934,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,712,934,400/430,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023,633.73

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