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Finding the Third Proportional to 362,570 and 796,836

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Solution

The third proportional to 362,570 and 796,836 is: 1,751,241.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,570 : 796,836 = 796,836 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,570/796,836 = 796,836/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,570x = 796,836 × 796,836
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,570x = 634,947,610,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,947,610,896/362,570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751,241.45

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