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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,634 and 835,256

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,634 and 835,256 is: 1,857,266.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,634 : 835,256 = 835,256 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,634/835,256 = 835,256/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,634x = 835,256 × 835,256
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,634x = 697,652,585,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,652,585,536/375,634
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,857,266.88

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