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Finding the Third Proportional to 428,922 and 630,891

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Solution

The third proportional to 428,922 and 630,891 is: 927,962.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,922 : 630,891 = 630,891 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,922/630,891 = 630,891/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,922x = 630,891 × 630,891
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,922x = 398,023,453,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,023,453,881/428,922
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927,962.32

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