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Finding the Third Proportional to 361,847 and 790,762

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Solution

The third proportional to 361,847 and 790,762 is: 1,728,090.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,847 : 790,762 = 790,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,847/790,762 = 790,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,847x = 790,762 × 790,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,847x = 625,304,540,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,304,540,644/361,847
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728,090.99

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