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Finding the Third Proportional to 419,631 and 905,601

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Solution

The third proportional to 419,631 and 905,601 is: 1,954,367.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,631 : 905,601 = 905,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,631/905,601 = 905,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,631x = 905,601 × 905,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,631x = 820,113,171,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,113,171,201/419,631
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,954,367.46

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