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Finding the Third Proportional to 431,350 and 907,316

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Solution

The third proportional to 431,350 and 907,316 is: 1,908,478.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,350 : 907,316 = 907,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,350/907,316 = 907,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,350x = 907,316 × 907,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,350x = 823,222,323,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,222,323,856/431,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908,478.78

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