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Finding the Third Proportional to 424,198 and 914,814

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Solution

The third proportional to 424,198 and 914,814 is: 1,972,863.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,198 : 914,814 = 914,814 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,198/914,814 = 914,814/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,198x = 914,814 × 914,814
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,198x = 836,884,654,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,884,654,596/424,198
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,972,863.27

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