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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,654 and 832,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,654 and 832,344 is: 1,964,521.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,654 : 832,344 = 832,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,654/832,344 = 832,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,654x = 832,344 × 832,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,654x = 692,796,534,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,796,534,336/352,654
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,964,521.98

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