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Finding the Third Proportional to 426,776 and 919,716

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Solution

The third proportional to 426,776 and 919,716 is: 1,982,017.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,776 : 919,716 = 919,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,776/919,716 = 919,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,776x = 919,716 × 919,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,776x = 845,877,520,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,877,520,656/426,776
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982,017.55

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