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Finding the Third Proportional to 362,247 and 795,855

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Solution

The third proportional to 362,247 and 795,855 is: 1,748,489.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,247 : 795,855 = 795,855 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,247/795,855 = 795,855/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,247x = 795,855 × 795,855
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,247x = 633,385,181,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,385,181,025/362,247
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748,489.79

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