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Finding the Third Proportional to 363,606 and 849,234

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Solution

The third proportional to 363,606 and 849,234 is: 1,983,461.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,606 : 849,234 = 849,234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,606/849,234 = 849,234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,606x = 849,234 × 849,234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,606x = 721,198,386,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,198,386,756/363,606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,983,461.18

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