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Finding the Third Proportional to 362,601 and 796,994

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Solution

The third proportional to 362,601 and 796,994 is: 1,751,786.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,601 : 796,994 = 796,994 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,601/796,994 = 796,994/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,601x = 796,994 × 796,994
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,601x = 635,199,436,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,199,436,036/362,601
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751,786.22

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