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Finding the Third Proportional to 426,262.50 and 923,472

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Solution

The third proportional to 426,262.50 and 923,472 is: 2,000,646.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,262.50 : 923,472 = 923,472 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,262.50/923,472 = 923,472/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,262.50x = 923,472 × 923,472
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,262.50x = 852,800,534,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,800,534,784/426,262.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,000,646.40

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