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Finding the Third Proportional to 425,793.38 and 929,953.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 425,793.38 and 929,953.13 is: 2,031,062.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,793.38 : 929,953.13 = 929,953.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,793.38/929,953.13 = 929,953.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,793.38x = 929,953.13 × 929,953.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,793.38x = 864,812,814,697.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,812,814,697.27/425,793.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,031,062.17

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