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Finding the Third Proportional to 426,333.38 and 925,020

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Solution

The third proportional to 426,333.38 and 925,020 is: 2,007,025.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,333.38 : 925,020 = 925,020 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,333.38/925,020 = 925,020/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,333.38x = 925,020 × 925,020
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,333.38x = 855,662,000,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,662,000,400/426,333.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,007,025.61

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