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Finding the Third Proportional to 424,962 and 927,198

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Solution

The third proportional to 424,962 and 927,198 is: 2,022,995.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,962 : 927,198 = 927,198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,962/927,198 = 927,198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,962x = 927,198 × 927,198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,962x = 859,696,131,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,696,131,204/424,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022,995.31

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