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Finding the Third Proportional to 362,562 and 797,619

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Solution

The third proportional to 362,562 and 797,619 is: 1,754,723.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,562 : 797,619 = 797,619 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,562/797,619 = 797,619/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,562x = 797,619 × 797,619
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,562x = 636,196,069,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,196,069,161/362,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,754,723.52

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