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Finding the Third Proportional to 426,974 and 919,926

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Solution

The third proportional to 426,974 and 919,926 is: 1,982,003.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,974 : 919,926 = 919,926 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,974/919,926 = 919,926/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,974x = 919,926 × 919,926
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,974x = 846,263,845,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,263,845,476/426,974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982,003.23

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