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Finding the Third Proportional to 428,971 and 932,652

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Solution

The third proportional to 428,971 and 932,652 is: 2,027,735.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,971 : 932,652 = 932,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,971/932,652 = 932,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,971x = 932,652 × 932,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,971x = 869,839,753,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,839,753,104/428,971
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,027,735.57

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