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Finding the Third Proportional to 356,558 and 791,848

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Solution

The third proportional to 356,558 and 791,848 is: 1,758,544.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,558 : 791,848 = 791,848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,558/791,848 = 791,848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,558x = 791,848 × 791,848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,558x = 627,023,255,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,023,255,104/356,558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,758,544.91

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