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Finding the Third Proportional to 363,274 and 791,939

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Solution

The third proportional to 363,274 and 791,939 is: 1,726,430.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,274 : 791,939 = 791,939 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,274/791,939 = 791,939/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,274x = 791,939 × 791,939
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,274x = 627,167,379,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,167,379,721/363,274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726,430.68

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