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Finding the Third Proportional to 456,528 and 926,880

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Solution

The third proportional to 456,528 and 926,880 is: 1,881,826.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,528 : 926,880 = 926,880 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,528/926,880 = 926,880/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,528x = 926,880 × 926,880
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,528x = 859,106,534,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,106,534,400/456,528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,881,826.60

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