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Finding the Third Proportional to 424,083 and 928,374

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Solution

The third proportional to 424,083 and 928,374 is: 2,032,333.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,083 : 928,374 = 928,374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,083/928,374 = 928,374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,083x = 928,374 × 928,374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,083x = 861,878,283,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,878,283,876/424,083
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,032,333.96

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