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Finding the Third Proportional to 426,663 and 921,651.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 426,663 and 921,651.75 is: 1,990,896.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,663 : 921,651.75 = 921,651.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,663/921,651.75 = 921,651.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,663x = 921,651.75 × 921,651.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,663x = 849,441,948,278.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,441,948,278.06/426,663
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,990,896.68

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