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Finding the Third Proportional to 363,286 and 791,964

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Solution

The third proportional to 363,286 and 791,964 is: 1,726,482.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,286 : 791,964 = 791,964 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,286/791,964 = 791,964/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,286x = 791,964 × 791,964
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,286x = 627,206,977,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,206,977,296/363,286
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726,482.65

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