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Finding the Third Proportional to 405,332 and 903,868

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Solution

The third proportional to 405,332 and 903,868 is: 2,015,575.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,332 : 903,868 = 903,868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,332/903,868 = 903,868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,332x = 903,868 × 903,868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,332x = 816,977,361,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,977,361,424/405,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,015,575.78

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