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Finding the Third Proportional to 428,814 and 914,584.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 428,814 and 914,584.50 is: 1,950,647.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,814 : 914,584.50 = 914,584.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,814/914,584.50 = 914,584.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,814x = 914,584.50 × 914,584.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,814x = 836,464,807,640.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,464,807,640.25/428,814
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,950,647.15

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