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Finding the Third Proportional to 362,288 and 852,449

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Solution

The third proportional to 362,288 and 852,449 is: 2,005,777.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,288 : 852,449 = 852,449 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,288/852,449 = 852,449/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,288x = 852,449 × 852,449
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,288x = 726,669,297,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,669,297,601/362,288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,005,777.99

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