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Finding the Third Proportional to 431,333 and 907,286

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Solution

The third proportional to 431,333 and 907,286 is: 1,908,427.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,333 : 907,286 = 907,286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,333/907,286 = 907,286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,333x = 907,286 × 907,286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,333x = 823,167,885,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,167,885,796/431,333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908,427.79

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