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Finding the Third Proportional to 424,662 and 928,080

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Solution

The third proportional to 424,662 and 928,080 is: 2,028,277.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,662 : 928,080 = 928,080 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,662/928,080 = 928,080/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,662x = 928,080 × 928,080
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,662x = 861,332,486,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,332,486,400/424,662
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,028,277.75

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