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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,637 and 835,262

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,637 and 835,262 is: 1,857,278.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,637 : 835,262 = 835,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,637/835,262 = 835,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,637x = 835,262 × 835,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,637x = 697,662,608,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,662,608,644/375,637
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,857,278.73

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