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Finding the Third Proportional to 426,934 and 917,182

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Solution

The third proportional to 426,934 and 917,182 is: 1,970,381.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,934 : 917,182 = 917,182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,934/917,182 = 917,182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,934x = 917,182 × 917,182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,934x = 841,222,821,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,222,821,124/426,934
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,970,381.42

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