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Finding the Third Proportional to 426,581 and 933,514

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Solution

The third proportional to 426,581 and 933,514 is: 2,042,867.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,581 : 933,514 = 933,514 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,581/933,514 = 933,514/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,581x = 933,514 × 933,514
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,581x = 871,448,388,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,448,388,196/426,581
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,042,867.33

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