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Finding the Third Proportional to 363,904 and 789,660

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Solution

The third proportional to 363,904 and 789,660 is: 1,713,536.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,904 : 789,660 = 789,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,904/789,660 = 789,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,904x = 789,660 × 789,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,904x = 623,562,915,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,562,915,600/363,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,713,536.85

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