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Finding the Third Proportional to 677,688 and 903,460

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Solution

The third proportional to 677,688 and 903,460 is: 1,204,448.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677,688 : 903,460 = 903,460 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677,688/903,460 = 903,460/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677,688x = 903,460 × 903,460
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677,688x = 816,239,971,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,239,971,600/677,688
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204,448.02

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