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Finding the Third Proportional to 424,207.13 and 914,834.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 424,207.13 and 914,834.25 is: 1,972,908.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,207.13 : 914,834.25 = 914,834.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,207.13/914,834.25 = 914,834.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,207.13x = 914,834.25 × 914,834.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,207.13x = 836,921,704,973.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,921,704,973.06/424,207.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,972,908.18

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