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Finding the Third Proportional to 362,273 and 794,530

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Solution

The third proportional to 362,273 and 794,530 is: 1,742,547.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,273 : 794,530 = 794,530 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,273/794,530 = 794,530/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,273x = 794,530 × 794,530
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,273x = 631,277,920,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,277,920,900/362,273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742,547.53

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