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Finding the Third Proportional to 351,956 and 829,962

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Solution

The third proportional to 351,956 and 829,962 is: 1,957,167.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,956 : 829,962 = 829,962 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,956/829,962 = 829,962/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,956x = 829,962 × 829,962
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,956x = 688,836,921,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,836,921,444/351,956
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,957,167.72

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