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Finding the Third Proportional to 424,168 and 922,976

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Solution

The third proportional to 424,168 and 922,976 is: 2,008,366.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,168 : 922,976 = 922,976 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,168/922,976 = 922,976/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,168x = 922,976 × 922,976
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,168x = 851,884,696,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,884,696,576/424,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,008,366.25

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