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Finding the Third Proportional to 424,243 and 914,871

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Solution

The third proportional to 424,243 and 914,871 is: 1,972,899.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,243 : 914,871 = 914,871 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,243/914,871 = 914,871/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,243x = 914,871 × 914,871
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,243x = 836,988,946,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,988,946,641/424,243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,972,899.84

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