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Finding the Third Proportional to 362,470 and 852,902

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Solution

The third proportional to 362,470 and 852,902 is: 2,006,902.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,470 : 852,902 = 852,902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,470/852,902 = 852,902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,470x = 852,902 × 852,902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,470x = 727,441,821,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,441,821,604/362,470
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,006,902.15

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