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Finding the Third Proportional to 424,963 and 928,334

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Solution

The third proportional to 424,963 and 928,334 is: 2,027,950.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,963 : 928,334 = 928,334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,963/928,334 = 928,334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,963x = 928,334 × 928,334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,963x = 861,804,015,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,804,015,556/424,963
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,027,950.71

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