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Finding the Third Proportional to 430,864 and 925,696

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Solution

The third proportional to 430,864 and 925,696 is: 1,988,824.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,864 : 925,696 = 925,696 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,864/925,696 = 925,696/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,864x = 925,696 × 925,696
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,864x = 856,913,084,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,913,084,416/430,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,988,824.98

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