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Finding the Third Proportional to 712,812 and 942,210

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Solution

The third proportional to 712,812 and 942,210 is: 1,245,433.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,812 : 942,210 = 942,210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,812/942,210 = 942,210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,812x = 942,210 × 942,210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,812x = 887,759,684,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,759,684,100/712,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245,433.14

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