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Finding the Third Proportional to 687,074 and 903,498

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Solution

The third proportional to 687,074 and 903,498 is: 1,188,094.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,074 : 903,498 = 903,498 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,074/903,498 = 903,498/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,074x = 903,498 × 903,498
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,074x = 816,308,636,004
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,308,636,004/687,074
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188,094.20

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