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Finding the Third Proportional to 427,254 and 909,732

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Solution

The third proportional to 427,254 and 909,732 is: 1,937,049.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,254 : 909,732 = 909,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,254/909,732 = 909,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,254x = 909,732 × 909,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,254x = 827,612,311,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,612,311,824/427,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,937,049.89

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