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Finding the Third Proportional to 426,630 and 921,678

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Solution

The third proportional to 426,630 and 921,678 is: 1,991,164.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,630 : 921,678 = 921,678 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,630/921,678 = 921,678/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,630x = 921,678 × 921,678
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,630x = 849,490,335,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,490,335,684/426,630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,991,164.09

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