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Finding the Third Proportional to 358,053 and 788,094

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Solution

The third proportional to 358,053 and 788,094 is: 1,734,637.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,053 : 788,094 = 788,094 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,053/788,094 = 788,094/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,053x = 788,094 × 788,094
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,053x = 621,092,152,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,092,152,836/358,053
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,734,637.48

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