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Finding the Third Proportional to 432,610 and 929,209

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Solution

The third proportional to 432,610 and 929,209 is: 1,995,860.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,610 : 929,209 = 929,209 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,610/929,209 = 929,209/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,610x = 929,209 × 929,209
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,610x = 863,429,365,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,429,365,681/432,610
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995,860.86

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