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Finding the Third Proportional to 426,168 and 910,656

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Solution

The third proportional to 426,168 and 910,656 is: 1,945,932.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,168 : 910,656 = 910,656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,168/910,656 = 910,656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,168x = 910,656 × 910,656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,168x = 829,294,350,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,294,350,336/426,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,945,932.94

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