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Finding the Third Proportional to 424,260 and 914,906

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Solution

The third proportional to 424,260 and 914,906 is: 1,972,971.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,260 : 914,906 = 914,906 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,260/914,906 = 914,906/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,260x = 914,906 × 914,906
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,260x = 837,052,988,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,052,988,836/424,260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,972,971.74

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