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Finding the Third Proportional to 432,164 and 942,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 432,164 and 942,304 is: 2,054,629.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,164 : 942,304 = 942,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,164/942,304 = 942,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,164x = 942,304 × 942,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,164x = 887,936,828,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,936,828,416/432,164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,054,629.33

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