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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,424 and 795,504

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,424 and 795,504 is: 1,727,033.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,424 : 795,504 = 795,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,424/795,504 = 795,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,424x = 795,504 × 795,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,424x = 632,826,614,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,826,614,016/366,424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727,033.75

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