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Finding the Third Proportional to 425,163 and 933,261

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Solution

The third proportional to 425,163 and 933,261 is: 2,048,569.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,163 : 933,261 = 933,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,163/933,261 = 933,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,163x = 933,261 × 933,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,163x = 870,976,094,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,976,094,121/425,163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,048,569.83

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