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Finding the Third Proportional to 362,582 and 796,946

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Solution

The third proportional to 362,582 and 796,946 is: 1,751,667.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,582 : 796,946 = 796,946 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,582/796,946 = 796,946/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,582x = 796,946 × 796,946
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,582x = 635,122,926,916
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,122,926,916/362,582
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751,667.01

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