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Finding the Third Proportional to 423,435 and 908,268

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Solution

The third proportional to 423,435 and 908,268 is: 1,948,234.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,435 : 908,268 = 908,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,435/908,268 = 908,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,435x = 908,268 × 908,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,435x = 824,950,759,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,950,759,824/423,435
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948,234.70

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