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Finding the Third Proportional to 356,888 and 792,506

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Solution

The third proportional to 356,888 and 792,506 is: 1,759,839.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,888 : 792,506 = 792,506 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,888/792,506 = 792,506/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,888x = 792,506 × 792,506
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,888x = 628,065,760,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,065,760,036/356,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759,839.95

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