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Finding the Third Proportional to 361,708 and 794,355

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Solution

The third proportional to 361,708 and 794,355 is: 1,744,500.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,708 : 794,355 = 794,355 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,708/794,355 = 794,355/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,708x = 794,355 × 794,355
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,708x = 630,999,866,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,999,866,025/361,708
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744,500.72

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