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Finding the Third Proportional to 424,172 and 914,750

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Solution

The third proportional to 424,172 and 914,750 is: 1,972,708.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,172 : 914,750 = 914,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,172/914,750 = 914,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,172x = 914,750 × 914,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,172x = 836,767,562,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,767,562,500/424,172
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,972,708.15

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