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Finding the Third Proportional to 426,774 and 919,712

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Solution

The third proportional to 426,774 and 919,712 is: 1,982,009.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,774 : 919,712 = 919,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,774/919,712 = 919,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,774x = 919,712 × 919,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,774x = 845,870,162,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,870,162,944/426,774
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982,009.60

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