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Finding the Third Proportional to 426,033 and 918,496.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 426,033 and 918,496.13 is: 1,980,210.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,033 : 918,496.13 = 918,496.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,033/918,496.13 = 918,496.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,033x = 918,496.13 × 918,496.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,033x = 843,635,131,640.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,635,131,640.02/426,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,980,210.76

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