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Finding the Third Proportional to 421,672 and 903,608

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Solution

The third proportional to 421,672 and 903,608 is: 1,936,356.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,672 : 903,608 = 903,608 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,672/903,608 = 903,608/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,672x = 903,608 × 903,608
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,672x = 816,507,417,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,507,417,664/421,672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,936,356.74

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