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Finding the Third Proportional to 426,638 and 921,694

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Solution

The third proportional to 426,638 and 921,694 is: 1,991,195.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,638 : 921,694 = 921,694 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,638/921,694 = 921,694/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,638x = 921,694 × 921,694
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,638x = 849,519,829,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,519,829,636/426,638
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,991,195.88

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