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Finding the Third Proportional to 364,474 and 799,790

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Solution

The third proportional to 364,474 and 799,790 is: 1,755,033.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,474 : 799,790 = 799,790 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,474/799,790 = 799,790/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,474x = 799,790 × 799,790
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,474x = 639,664,044,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,664,044,100/364,474
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,755,033.40

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