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Finding the Third Proportional to 363,690 and 790,333

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Solution

The third proportional to 363,690 and 790,333 is: 1,717,468.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,690 : 790,333 = 790,333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,690/790,333 = 790,333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,690x = 790,333 × 790,333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,690x = 624,626,250,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,626,250,889/363,690
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717,468.86

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