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Finding the Third Proportional to 426,864 and 919,936

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Solution

The third proportional to 426,864 and 919,936 is: 1,982,557.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,864 : 919,936 = 919,936 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,864/919,936 = 919,936/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,864x = 919,936 × 919,936
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,864x = 846,282,244,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,282,244,096/426,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982,557.08

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