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Finding the Third Proportional to 362,390 and 852,683

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Solution

The third proportional to 362,390 and 852,683 is: 2,006,314.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,390 : 852,683 = 852,683 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,390/852,683 = 852,683/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,390x = 852,683 × 852,683
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,390x = 727,068,298,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,068,298,489/362,390
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,006,314.46

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