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Finding the Third Proportional to 340,596 and 802,878

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Solution

The third proportional to 340,596 and 802,878 is: 1,892,603.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,596 : 802,878 = 802,878 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,596/802,878 = 802,878/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,596x = 802,878 × 802,878
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,596x = 644,613,082,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,613,082,884/340,596
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892,603.21

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