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Finding the Third Proportional to 351,164 and 828,635

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Solution

The third proportional to 351,164 and 828,635 is: 1,955,314.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,164 : 828,635 = 828,635 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,164/828,635 = 828,635/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,164x = 828,635 × 828,635
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,164x = 686,635,963,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,635,963,225/351,164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955,314.22

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