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Finding the Third Proportional to 426,050 and 927,268

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Solution

The third proportional to 426,050 and 927,268 is: 2,018,133.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,050 : 927,268 = 927,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,050/927,268 = 927,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,050x = 927,268 × 927,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,050x = 859,825,943,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,825,943,824/426,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,018,133.89

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