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Finding the Third Proportional to 430,832 and 920,312

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Solution

The third proportional to 430,832 and 920,312 is: 1,965,903.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,832 : 920,312 = 920,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,832/920,312 = 920,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,832x = 920,312 × 920,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,832x = 846,974,177,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,974,177,344/430,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,965,903.59

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