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Finding the Third Proportional to 426,083 and 928,435

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Solution

The third proportional to 426,083 and 928,435 is: 2,023,060.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,083 : 928,435 = 928,435 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,083/928,435 = 928,435/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,083x = 928,435 × 928,435
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,083x = 861,991,549,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,991,549,225/426,083
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023,060.18

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