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Finding the Third Proportional to 425,202 and 902,244

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Solution

The third proportional to 425,202 and 902,244 is: 1,914,488.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,202 : 902,244 = 902,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,202/902,244 = 902,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,202x = 902,244 × 902,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,202x = 814,044,235,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,044,235,536/425,202
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,914,488.26

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