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Finding the Third Proportional to 428,032 and 927,396

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Solution

The third proportional to 428,032 and 927,396 is: 2,009,343.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,032 : 927,396 = 927,396 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,032/927,396 = 927,396/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,032x = 927,396 × 927,396
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,032x = 860,063,340,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,063,340,816/428,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,009,343.56

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