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Finding the Third Proportional to 362,574 and 797,643

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Solution

The third proportional to 362,574 and 797,643 is: 1,754,771.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,574 : 797,643 = 797,643 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,574/797,643 = 797,643/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,574x = 797,643 × 797,643
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,574x = 636,234,355,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,234,355,449/362,574
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,754,771.04

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