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Finding the Third Proportional to 427,994 and 903,736

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Solution

The third proportional to 427,994 and 903,736 is: 1,908,294.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,994 : 903,736 = 903,736 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,994/903,736 = 903,736/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,994x = 903,736 × 903,736
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,994x = 816,738,757,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,738,757,696/427,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908,294.88

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