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Finding the Third Proportional to 426,756 and 930,312

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Solution

The third proportional to 426,756 and 930,312 is: 2,028,045.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,756 : 930,312 = 930,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,756/930,312 = 930,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,756x = 930,312 × 930,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,756x = 865,480,417,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,480,417,344/426,756
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,028,045.11

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