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Finding the Third Proportional to 363,770 and 793,618

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Solution

The third proportional to 363,770 and 793,618 is: 1,731,394.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,770 : 793,618 = 793,618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,770/793,618 = 793,618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,770x = 793,618 × 793,618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,770x = 629,829,529,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,829,529,924/363,770
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731,394.92

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