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Finding the Third Proportional to 363,694 and 789,596

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Solution

The third proportional to 363,694 and 789,596 is: 1,714,248.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,694 : 789,596 = 789,596 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,694/789,596 = 789,596/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,694x = 789,596 × 789,596
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,694x = 623,461,843,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,461,843,216/363,694
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,714,248.36

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