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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,474 and 795,615

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,474 and 795,615 is: 1,727,280.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,474 : 795,615 = 795,615 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,474/795,615 = 795,615/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,474x = 795,615 × 795,615
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,474x = 633,003,228,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,003,228,225/366,474
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727,280.05

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