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Finding the Third Proportional to 428,202 and 922,182

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Solution

The third proportional to 428,202 and 922,182 is: 1,986,024.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,202 : 922,182 = 922,182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,202/922,182 = 922,182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,202x = 922,182 × 922,182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,202x = 850,419,641,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,419,641,124/428,202
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,986,024.45

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