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Finding the Third Proportional to 426,968.50 and 924,065

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Solution

The third proportional to 426,968.50 and 924,065 is: 1,999,904.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,968.50 : 924,065 = 924,065 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,968.50/924,065 = 924,065/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,968.50x = 924,065 × 924,065
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,968.50x = 853,896,124,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,896,124,225/426,968.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,999,904.27

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