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Finding the Third Proportional to 428,862 and 914,727

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Solution

The third proportional to 428,862 and 914,727 is: 1,951,036.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,862 : 914,727 = 914,727 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,862/914,727 = 914,727/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,862x = 914,727 × 914,727
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,862x = 836,725,484,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,725,484,529/428,862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,951,036.66

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