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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,543 and 835,047

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,543 and 835,047 is: 1,856,787.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,543 : 835,047 = 835,047 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,543/835,047 = 835,047/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,543x = 835,047 × 835,047
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,543x = 697,303,492,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,303,492,209/375,543
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,856,787.35

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