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Finding the Third Proportional to 432,032 and 942,660

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Solution

The third proportional to 432,032 and 942,660 is: 2,056,810.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,032 : 942,660 = 942,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,032/942,660 = 942,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,032x = 942,660 × 942,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,032x = 888,607,875,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,607,875,600/432,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,056,810.32

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