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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,558 and 835,074

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,558 and 835,074 is: 1,856,833.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,558 : 835,074 = 835,074 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,558/835,074 = 835,074/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,558x = 835,074 × 835,074
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,558x = 697,348,585,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,348,585,476/375,558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,856,833.26

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