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Finding the Third Proportional to 418,784 and 908,928

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Solution

The third proportional to 418,784 and 908,928 is: 1,972,735.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,784 : 908,928 = 908,928 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,784/908,928 = 908,928/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,784x = 908,928 × 908,928
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,784x = 826,150,109,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,150,109,184/418,784
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,972,735.61

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