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Finding the Third Proportional to 426,434 and 919,294

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Solution

The third proportional to 426,434 and 919,294 is: 1,981,787.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,434 : 919,294 = 919,294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,434/919,294 = 919,294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,434x = 919,294 × 919,294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,434x = 845,101,458,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,101,458,436/426,434
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,981,787.24

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