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Finding the Third Proportional to 427,008 and 919,992

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Solution

The third proportional to 427,008 and 919,992 is: 1,982,129.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,008 : 919,992 = 919,992 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,008/919,992 = 919,992/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,008x = 919,992 × 919,992
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,008x = 846,385,280,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,385,280,064/427,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982,129.80

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