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Finding the Third Proportional to 363,431 and 848,907

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Solution

The third proportional to 363,431 and 848,907 is: 1,982,888.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,431 : 848,907 = 848,907 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,431/848,907 = 848,907/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,431x = 848,907 × 848,907
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,431x = 720,643,094,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,643,094,649/363,431
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982,888.35

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