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Finding the Third Proportional to 428,941 and 928,490

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Solution

The third proportional to 428,941 and 928,490 is: 2,009,818.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,941 : 928,490 = 928,490 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,941/928,490 = 928,490/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,941x = 928,490 × 928,490
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,941x = 862,093,680,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,093,680,100/428,941
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,009,818.79

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