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Finding the Third Proportional to 434,688 and 921,702

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Solution

The third proportional to 434,688 and 921,702 is: 1,954,354.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,688 : 921,702 = 921,702 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,688/921,702 = 921,702/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,688x = 921,702 × 921,702
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,688x = 849,534,576,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,534,576,804/434,688
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,954,354.79

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