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Finding the Third Proportional to 361,912 and 795,205

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Solution

The third proportional to 361,912 and 795,205 is: 1,747,250.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,912 : 795,205 = 795,205 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,912/795,205 = 795,205/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,912x = 795,205 × 795,205
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,912x = 632,350,992,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,350,992,025/361,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747,250.69

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