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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,571 and 835,104

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,571 and 835,104 is: 1,856,902.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,571 : 835,104 = 835,104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,571/835,104 = 835,104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,571x = 835,104 × 835,104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,571x = 697,398,690,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,398,690,816/375,571
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,856,902.40

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