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Finding the Third Proportional to 442,792 and 917,089

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Solution

The third proportional to 442,792 and 917,089 is: 1,899,429.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,792 : 917,089 = 917,089 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,792/917,089 = 917,089/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,792x = 917,089 × 917,089
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,792x = 841,052,233,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,052,233,921/442,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899,429.61

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