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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,060 and 791,340

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,060 and 791,340 is: 1,710,700.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,060 : 791,340 = 791,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,060/791,340 = 791,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,060x = 791,340 × 791,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,060x = 626,218,995,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,218,995,600/366,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710,700.42

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