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Finding the Third Proportional to 415,408 and 903,716

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Solution

The third proportional to 415,408 and 903,716 is: 1,966,025.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,408 : 903,716 = 903,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,408/903,716 = 903,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,408x = 903,716 × 903,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,408x = 816,702,608,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,702,608,656/415,408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,966,025.23

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