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Finding the Third Proportional to 677,638 and 903,395

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Solution

The third proportional to 677,638 and 903,395 is: 1,204,363.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677,638 : 903,395 = 903,395 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677,638/903,395 = 903,395/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677,638x = 903,395 × 903,395
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677,638x = 816,122,526,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,122,526,025/677,638
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204,363.58

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