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Finding the Third Proportional to 426,339 and 924,390

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Solution

The third proportional to 426,339 and 924,390 is: 2,004,266.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,339 : 924,390 = 924,390 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,339/924,390 = 924,390/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,339x = 924,390 × 924,390
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,339x = 854,496,872,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,496,872,100/426,339
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,004,266.26

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