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Finding the Third Proportional to 428,643 and 921,803

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Solution

The third proportional to 428,643 and 921,803 is: 1,982,350.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,643 : 921,803 = 921,803 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,643/921,803 = 921,803/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,643x = 921,803 × 921,803
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,643x = 849,720,770,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,720,770,809/428,643
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982,350.75

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