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Finding the Third Proportional to 428,976 and 923,724

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Solution

The third proportional to 428,976 and 923,724 is: 1,989,076.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,976 : 923,724 = 923,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,976/923,724 = 923,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,976x = 923,724 × 923,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,976x = 853,266,028,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,266,028,176/428,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,989,076.38

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