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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,546.38 and 835,054.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,546.38 and 835,054.31 is: 1,856,803.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,546.38 : 835,054.31 = 835,054.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,546.38/835,054.31 = 835,054.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,546.38x = 835,054.31 × 835,054.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,546.38x = 697,315,704,824.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,315,704,824.85/375,546.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,856,803.18

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