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Finding the Third Proportional to 425,817 and 927,234

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Solution

The third proportional to 425,817 and 927,234 is: 2,019,090.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,817 : 927,234 = 927,234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,817/927,234 = 927,234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,817x = 927,234 × 927,234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,817x = 859,762,890,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,762,890,756/425,817
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,019,090.10

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