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Finding the Third Proportional to 431,704 and 926,842

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Solution

The third proportional to 431,704 and 926,842 is: 1,989,872.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,704 : 926,842 = 926,842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,704/926,842 = 926,842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,704x = 926,842 × 926,842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,704x = 859,036,092,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,036,092,964/431,704
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,989,872.91

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