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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,548 and 835,060

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,548 and 835,060 is: 1,856,820.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,548 : 835,060 = 835,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,548/835,060 = 835,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,548x = 835,060 × 835,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,548x = 697,325,203,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,325,203,600/375,548
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,856,820.44

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