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Finding the Third Proportional to 353,092 and 832,838

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Solution

The third proportional to 353,092 and 832,838 is: 1,964,414.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353,092 : 832,838 = 832,838 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353,092/832,838 = 832,838/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353,092x = 832,838 × 832,838
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353,092x = 693,619,134,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,619,134,244/353,092
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,964,414.75

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