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Finding the Third Proportional to 428,561 and 921,618

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Solution

The third proportional to 428,561 and 921,618 is: 1,981,934.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,561 : 921,618 = 921,618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,561/921,618 = 921,618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,561x = 921,618 × 921,618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,561x = 849,379,737,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,379,737,924/428,561
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,981,934.28

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