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Finding the Third Proportional to 428,437 and 930,625

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Solution

The third proportional to 428,437 and 930,625 is: 2,021,447.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,437 : 930,625 = 930,625 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,437/930,625 = 930,625/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,437x = 930,625 × 930,625
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,437x = 866,062,890,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,062,890,625/428,437
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,021,447.47

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