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Finding the Third Proportional to 384,006 and 837,348

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Solution

The third proportional to 384,006 and 837,348 is: 1,825,887.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,006 : 837,348 = 837,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,006/837,348 = 837,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,006x = 837,348 × 837,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,006x = 701,151,673,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,151,673,104/384,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,825,887.29

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