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Finding the Third Proportional to 425,820 and 927,240

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Solution

The third proportional to 425,820 and 927,240 is: 2,019,102.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,820 : 927,240 = 927,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,820/927,240 = 927,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,820x = 927,240 × 927,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,820x = 859,774,017,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,774,017,600/425,820
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,019,102.01

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