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Finding the Third Proportional to 427,932 and 903,618

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Solution

The third proportional to 427,932 and 903,618 is: 1,908,072.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,932 : 903,618 = 903,618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,932/903,618 = 903,618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,932x = 903,618 × 903,618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,932x = 816,525,489,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,525,489,924/427,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908,072.99

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