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Finding the Third Proportional to 426,652 and 916,560

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Solution

The third proportional to 426,652 and 916,560 is: 1,969,010.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,652 : 916,560 = 916,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,652/916,560 = 916,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,652x = 916,560 × 916,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,652x = 840,082,233,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,082,233,600/426,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,969,010.42

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