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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,494 and 791,083

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,494 and 791,083 is: 1,848,813.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,494 : 791,083 = 791,083 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,494/791,083 = 791,083/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,494x = 791,083 × 791,083
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,494x = 625,812,312,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,812,312,889/338,494
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,848,813.61

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