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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,654.50 and 832,347

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,654.50 and 832,347 is: 1,964,533.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,654.50 : 832,347 = 832,347 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,654.50/832,347 = 832,347/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,654.50x = 832,347 × 832,347
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,654.50x = 692,801,528,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,801,528,409/352,654.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,964,533.36

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