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Finding the Third Proportional to 362,464 and 852,887

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Solution

The third proportional to 362,464 and 852,887 is: 2,006,864.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,464 : 852,887 = 852,887 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,464/852,887 = 852,887/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,464x = 852,887 × 852,887
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,464x = 727,416,234,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,416,234,769/362,464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,006,864.78

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