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Finding the Third Proportional to 428,274 and 922,324

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Solution

The third proportional to 428,274 and 922,324 is: 1,986,302.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,274 : 922,324 = 922,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,274/922,324 = 922,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,274x = 922,324 × 922,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,274x = 850,681,560,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,681,560,976/428,274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,986,302.14

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