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Finding the Third Proportional to 360,317 and 834,047

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Solution

The third proportional to 360,317 and 834,047 is: 1,930,617.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,317 : 834,047 = 834,047 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,317/834,047 = 834,047/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,317x = 834,047 × 834,047
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,317x = 695,634,398,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,634,398,209/360,317
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,930,617.76

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