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Finding the Third Proportional to 426,636 and 987,696

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Solution

The third proportional to 426,636 and 987,696 is: 2,286,594.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,636 : 987,696 = 987,696 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,636/987,696 = 987,696/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,636x = 987,696 × 987,696
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,636x = 975,543,388,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,543,388,416/426,636
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,286,594.17

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