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Finding the Third Proportional to 423,566 and 908,548

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Solution

The third proportional to 423,566 and 908,548 is: 1,948,833.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,566 : 908,548 = 908,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,566/908,548 = 908,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,566x = 908,548 × 908,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,566x = 825,459,468,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,459,468,304/423,566
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948,833.16

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