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Finding the Third Proportional to 418,768 and 917,286

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Solution

The third proportional to 418,768 and 917,286 is: 2,009,259.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,768 : 917,286 = 917,286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,768/917,286 = 917,286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,768x = 917,286 × 917,286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,768x = 841,413,605,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,413,605,796/418,768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,009,259.56

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