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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,548 and 832,079

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,548 and 832,079 is: 1,963,861.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,548 : 832,079 = 832,079 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,548/832,079 = 832,079/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,548x = 832,079 × 832,079
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,548x = 692,355,462,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,355,462,241/352,548
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,963,861.55

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