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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,554 and 835,071

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,554 and 835,071 is: 1,856,839.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,554 : 835,071 = 835,071 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,554/835,071 = 835,071/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,554x = 835,071 × 835,071
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,554x = 697,343,575,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,343,575,041/375,554
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,856,839.70

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