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Finding the Third Proportional to 426,972 and 618,426

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Solution

The third proportional to 426,972 and 618,426 is: 895,727.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,972 : 618,426 = 618,426 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,972/618,426 = 618,426/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,972x = 618,426 × 618,426
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,972x = 382,450,717,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,450,717,476/426,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895,727.86

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