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Finding the Third Proportional to 432,615 and 929,217

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Solution

The third proportional to 432,615 and 929,217 is: 1,995,872.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,615 : 929,217 = 929,217 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,615/929,217 = 929,217/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,615x = 929,217 × 929,217
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,615x = 863,444,233,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,444,233,089/432,615
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995,872.16

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