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Finding the Third Proportional to 426,498 and 912,040

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Solution

The third proportional to 426,498 and 912,040 is: 1,950,342.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,498 : 912,040 = 912,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,498/912,040 = 912,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,498x = 912,040 × 912,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,498x = 831,816,961,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,816,961,600/426,498
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,950,342.00

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