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Finding the Third Proportional to 356,560 and 791,852

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Solution

The third proportional to 356,560 and 791,852 is: 1,758,552.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,560 : 791,852 = 791,852 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,560/791,852 = 791,852/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,560x = 791,852 × 791,852
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,560x = 627,029,589,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,029,589,904/356,560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,758,552.81

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