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Finding the Third Proportional to 456,452 and 926,726

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Solution

The third proportional to 456,452 and 926,726 is: 1,881,514.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,452 : 926,726 = 926,726 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,452/926,726 = 926,726/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,452x = 926,726 × 926,726
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,452x = 858,821,079,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,821,079,076/456,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,881,514.55

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