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Finding the Third Proportional to 426,588 and 933,520

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Solution

The third proportional to 426,588 and 933,520 is: 2,042,860.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,588 : 933,520 = 933,520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,588/933,520 = 933,520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,588x = 933,520 × 933,520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,588x = 871,459,590,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,459,590,400/426,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,042,860.07

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