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Finding the Third Proportional to 426,783 and 932,310

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Solution

The third proportional to 426,783 and 932,310 is: 2,036,636.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,783 : 932,310 = 932,310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,783/932,310 = 932,310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,783x = 932,310 × 932,310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,783x = 869,201,936,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,201,936,100/426,783
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036,636.74

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