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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,894 and 832,932

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,894 and 832,932 is: 1,965,960.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,894 : 832,932 = 832,932 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,894/832,932 = 832,932/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,894x = 832,932 × 832,932
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,894x = 693,775,716,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,775,716,624/352,894
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,965,960.65

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