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Finding the Third Proportional to 426,834 and 618,219

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Solution

The third proportional to 426,834 and 618,219 is: 895,417.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,834 : 618,219 = 618,219 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,834/618,219 = 618,219/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,834x = 618,219 × 618,219
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,834x = 382,194,731,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,194,731,961/426,834
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895,417.73

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