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Finding the Third Proportional to 426,984 and 919,944

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Solution

The third proportional to 426,984 and 919,944 is: 1,982,034.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,984 : 919,944 = 919,944 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,984/919,944 = 919,944/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,984x = 919,944 × 919,944
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,984x = 846,296,963,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,296,963,136/426,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982,034.37

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