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Finding the Third Proportional to 362,388 and 852,678

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Solution

The third proportional to 362,388 and 852,678 is: 2,006,302.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,388 : 852,678 = 852,678 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,388/852,678 = 852,678/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,388x = 852,678 × 852,678
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,388x = 727,059,771,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,059,771,684/362,388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,006,302.01

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