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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,896 and 832,937

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,896 and 832,937 is: 1,965,973.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,896 : 832,937 = 832,937 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,896/832,937 = 832,937/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,896x = 832,937 × 832,937
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,896x = 693,784,045,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,784,045,969/352,896
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,965,973.11

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