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Finding the Third Proportional to 428,305.50 and 921,204

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Solution

The third proportional to 428,305.50 and 921,204 is: 1,981,335.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,305.50 : 921,204 = 921,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,305.50/921,204 = 921,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,305.50x = 921,204 × 921,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,305.50x = 848,616,809,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,616,809,616/428,305.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,981,335.31

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