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Finding the Third Proportional to 426,427.03 and 919,284.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 426,427.03 and 919,284.19 is: 1,981,777.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,427.03 : 919,284.19 = 919,284.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,427.03/919,284.19 = 919,284.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,427.03x = 919,284.19 × 919,284.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,427.03x = 845,083,417,387.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,083,417,387.54/426,427.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,981,777.32

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