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Finding the Third Proportional to 427,458 and 912,124.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 427,458 and 912,124.50 is: 1,946,322.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,458 : 912,124.50 = 912,124.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,458/912,124.50 = 912,124.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,458x = 912,124.50 × 912,124.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,458x = 831,971,103,500.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,971,103,500.25/427,458
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,946,322.45

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