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Finding the Third Proportional to 415,463 and 903,718

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Solution

The third proportional to 415,463 and 903,718 is: 1,965,773.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,463 : 903,718 = 903,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,463/903,718 = 903,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,463x = 903,718 × 903,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,463x = 816,706,223,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,706,223,524/415,463
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,965,773.66

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