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Finding the Third Proportional to 678,424 and 921,372

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Solution

The third proportional to 678,424 and 921,372 is: 1,251,321.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,424 : 921,372 = 921,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,424/921,372 = 921,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,424x = 921,372 × 921,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,424x = 848,926,362,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,926,362,384/678,424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251,321.24

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