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Finding the Third Proportional to 425,825 and 927,250

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Solution

The third proportional to 425,825 and 927,250 is: 2,019,121.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,825 : 927,250 = 927,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,825/927,250 = 927,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,825x = 927,250 × 927,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,825x = 859,792,562,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,792,562,500/425,825
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,019,121.85

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