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Finding the Third Proportional to 426,970.50 and 924,069

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Solution

The third proportional to 426,970.50 and 924,069 is: 1,999,912.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,970.50 : 924,069 = 924,069 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,970.50/924,069 = 924,069/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,970.50x = 924,069 × 924,069
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,970.50x = 853,903,516,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,903,516,761/426,970.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,999,912.21

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