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Finding the Third Proportional to 426,804 and 916,866

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Solution

The third proportional to 426,804 and 916,866 is: 1,969,623.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,804 : 916,866 = 916,866 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,804/916,866 = 916,866/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,804x = 916,866 × 916,866
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,804x = 840,643,261,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,643,261,956/426,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,969,623.67

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