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Finding the Third Proportional to 362,588 and 796,958

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Solution

The third proportional to 362,588 and 796,958 is: 1,751,690.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,588 : 796,958 = 796,958 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,588/796,958 = 796,958/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,588x = 796,958 × 796,958
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,588x = 635,142,053,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,142,053,764/362,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751,690.77

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