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Finding the Third Proportional to 426,986.50 and 924,101

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Solution

The third proportional to 426,986.50 and 924,101 is: 1,999,975.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,986.50 : 924,101 = 924,101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,986.50/924,101 = 924,101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,986.50x = 924,101 × 924,101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,986.50x = 853,962,658,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,962,658,201/426,986.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,999,975.78

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