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Finding the Third Proportional to 358,623 and 845,352

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Solution

The third proportional to 358,623 and 845,352 is: 1,992,677.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,623 : 845,352 = 845,352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,623/845,352 = 845,352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,623x = 845,352 × 845,352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,623x = 714,620,003,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,620,003,904/358,623
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992,677.56

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