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Finding the Third Proportional to 363,105 and 797,886

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Solution

The third proportional to 363,105 and 797,886 is: 1,753,272.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,105 : 797,886 = 797,886 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,105/797,886 = 797,886/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,105x = 797,886 × 797,886
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,105x = 636,622,068,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,622,068,996/363,105
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753,272.66

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