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Finding the Third Proportional to 426,836 and 618,222

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Solution

The third proportional to 426,836 and 618,222 is: 895,422.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,836 : 618,222 = 618,222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,836/618,222 = 618,222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,836x = 618,222 × 618,222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,836x = 382,198,441,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,198,441,284/426,836
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895,422.23

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