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Finding the Third Proportional to 428,558 and 921,612

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Solution

The third proportional to 428,558 and 921,612 is: 1,981,922.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,558 : 921,612 = 921,612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,558/921,612 = 921,612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,558x = 921,612 × 921,612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,558x = 849,368,678,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,368,678,544/428,558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,981,922.35

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