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Finding the Third Proportional to 424,488 and 924,792

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Solution

The third proportional to 424,488 and 924,792 is: 2,014,757.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,488 : 924,792 = 924,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,488/924,792 = 924,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,488x = 924,792 × 924,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,488x = 855,240,243,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,240,243,264/424,488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,014,757.17

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