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Finding the Third Proportional to 426,828 and 914,511

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Solution

The third proportional to 426,828 and 914,511 is: 1,959,408.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,828 : 914,511 = 914,511 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,828/914,511 = 914,511/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,828x = 914,511 × 914,511
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,828x = 836,330,369,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,330,369,121/426,828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,959,408.40

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