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Finding the Third Proportional to 426,465 and 905,418

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Solution

The third proportional to 426,465 and 905,418 is: 1,922,272.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,465 : 905,418 = 905,418 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,465/905,418 = 905,418/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,465x = 905,418 × 905,418
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,465x = 819,781,754,724
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,781,754,724/426,465
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,922,272.06

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