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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,838 and 804,981

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,838 and 804,981 is: 1,766,432.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,838 : 804,981 = 804,981 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,838/804,981 = 804,981/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,838x = 804,981 × 804,981
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,838x = 647,994,410,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,994,410,361/366,838
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,766,432.08

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