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Finding the Third Proportional to 363,692 and 790,337

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Solution

The third proportional to 363,692 and 790,337 is: 1,717,476.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,692 : 790,337 = 790,337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,692/790,337 = 790,337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,692x = 790,337 × 790,337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,692x = 624,632,573,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,632,573,569/363,692
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717,476.80

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