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Finding the Third Proportional to 424,256 and 914,932

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Solution

The third proportional to 424,256 and 914,932 is: 1,973,102.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,256 : 914,932 = 914,932 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,256/914,932 = 914,932/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,256x = 914,932 × 914,932
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,256x = 837,100,564,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,100,564,624/424,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,973,102.48

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