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Finding the Third Proportional to 426,866 and 919,940

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Solution

The third proportional to 426,866 and 919,940 is: 1,982,565.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,866 : 919,940 = 919,940 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,866/919,940 = 919,940/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,866x = 919,940 × 919,940
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,866x = 846,289,603,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,289,603,600/426,866
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982,565.03

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