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Finding the Third Proportional to 426,988 and 924,103

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Solution

The third proportional to 426,988 and 924,103 is: 1,999,977.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,988 : 924,103 = 924,103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,988/924,103 = 924,103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,988x = 924,103 × 924,103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,988x = 853,966,354,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,966,354,609/426,988
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,999,977.41

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