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Finding the Third Proportional to 363,842 and 849,832

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Solution

The third proportional to 363,842 and 849,832 is: 1,984,967.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,842 : 849,832 = 849,832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,842/849,832 = 849,832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,842x = 849,832 × 849,832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,842x = 722,214,428,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,214,428,224/363,842
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,984,967.18

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