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Finding the Third Proportional to 424,169 and 914,757

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Solution

The third proportional to 424,169 and 914,757 is: 1,972,752.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,169 : 914,757 = 914,757 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,169/914,757 = 914,757/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,169x = 914,757 × 914,757
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,169x = 836,780,369,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,780,369,049/424,169
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,972,752.30

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