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Finding the Third Proportional to 362,474 and 852,833

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Solution

The third proportional to 362,474 and 852,833 is: 2,006,555.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,474 : 852,833 = 852,833 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,474/852,833 = 852,833/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,474x = 852,833 × 852,833
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,474x = 727,324,125,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,324,125,889/362,474
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,006,555.30

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