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Finding the Third Proportional to 426,591 and 905,670

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Solution

The third proportional to 426,591 and 905,670 is: 1,922,774.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,591 : 905,670 = 905,670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,591/905,670 = 905,670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,591x = 905,670 × 905,670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,591x = 820,238,148,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,238,148,900/426,591
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,922,774.15

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