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Finding the Third Proportional to 426,170 and 918,761

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Solution

The third proportional to 426,170 and 918,761 is: 1,980,716.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,170 : 918,761 = 918,761 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,170/918,761 = 918,761/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,170x = 918,761 × 918,761
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,170x = 844,121,775,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,121,775,121/426,170
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,980,716.09

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