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Finding the Third Proportional to 360,317 and 834,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 360,317 and 834,044 is: 1,930,603.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,317 : 834,044 = 834,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,317/834,044 = 834,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,317x = 834,044 × 834,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,317x = 695,629,393,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,629,393,936/360,317
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,930,603.87

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