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Finding the Third Proportional to 426,795 and 916,851

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Solution

The third proportional to 426,795 and 916,851 is: 1,969,600.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,795 : 916,851 = 916,851 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,795/916,851 = 916,851/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,795x = 916,851 × 916,851
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,795x = 840,615,756,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,615,756,201/426,795
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,969,600.76

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