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Finding the Third Proportional to 425,964 and 927,096

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Solution

The third proportional to 425,964 and 927,096 is: 2,017,792.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,964 : 927,096 = 927,096 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,964/927,096 = 927,096/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,964x = 927,096 × 927,096
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,964x = 859,506,993,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,506,993,216/425,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,017,792.57

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