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Finding the Third Proportional to 360,000 and 833,424

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Solution

The third proportional to 360,000 and 833,424 is: 1,929,432.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,000 : 833,424 = 833,424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,000/833,424 = 833,424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,000x = 833,424 × 833,424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,000x = 694,595,563,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,595,563,776/360,000
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,929,432.12

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