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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,635 and 835,258

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,635 and 835,258 is: 1,857,270.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,635 : 835,258 = 835,258 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,635/835,258 = 835,258/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,635x = 835,258 × 835,258
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,635x = 697,655,926,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,655,926,564/375,635
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,857,270.83

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