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Finding the Third Proportional to 363,693 and 789,594

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Solution

The third proportional to 363,693 and 789,594 is: 1,714,244.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,693 : 789,594 = 789,594 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,693/789,594 = 789,594/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,693x = 789,594 × 789,594
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,693x = 623,458,684,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,458,684,836/363,693
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,714,244.39

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