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Finding the Third Proportional to 426,226 and 924,218

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Solution

The third proportional to 426,226 and 924,218 is: 2,004,051.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,226 : 924,218 = 924,218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,226/924,218 = 924,218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,226x = 924,218 × 924,218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,226x = 854,178,911,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,178,911,524/426,226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,004,051.63

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