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Finding the Third Proportional to 412,632 and 903,995

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Solution

The third proportional to 412,632 and 903,995 is: 1,980,474.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,632 : 903,995 = 903,995 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,632/903,995 = 903,995/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,632x = 903,995 × 903,995
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,632x = 817,206,960,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,206,960,025/412,632
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,980,474.03

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