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Finding the Third Proportional to 426,964.50 and 924,057

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Solution

The third proportional to 426,964.50 and 924,057 is: 1,999,888.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,964.50 : 924,057 = 924,057 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,964.50/924,057 = 924,057/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,964.50x = 924,057 × 924,057
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,964.50x = 853,881,339,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,881,339,249/426,964.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,999,888.37

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