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Finding the Third Proportional to 425,337 and 927,948

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Solution

The third proportional to 425,337 and 927,948 is: 2,024,482.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,337 : 927,948 = 927,948 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,337/927,948 = 927,948/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,337x = 927,948 × 927,948
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,337x = 861,087,490,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,087,490,704/425,337
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,024,482.92

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