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Finding the Third Proportional to 359,750 and 832,923

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Solution

The third proportional to 359,750 and 832,923 is: 1,928,452.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,750 : 832,923 = 832,923 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,750/832,923 = 832,923/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,750x = 832,923 × 832,923
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,750x = 693,760,723,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,760,723,929/359,750
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,928,452.33

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