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Finding the Third Proportional to 361,875 and 790,800

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Solution

The third proportional to 361,875 and 790,800 is: 1,728,123.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,875 : 790,800 = 790,800 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,875/790,800 = 790,800/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,875x = 790,800 × 790,800
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,875x = 625,364,640,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,364,640,000/361,875
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728,123.36

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