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Finding the Third Proportional to 426,708 and 916,680

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Solution

The third proportional to 426,708 and 916,680 is: 1,969,267.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,708 : 916,680 = 916,680 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,708/916,680 = 916,680/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,708x = 916,680 × 916,680
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,708x = 840,302,222,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,302,222,400/426,708
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,969,267.56

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