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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,876 and 803,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,876 and 803,230 is: 1,758,573.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,876 : 803,230 = 803,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,876/803,230 = 803,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,876x = 803,230 × 803,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,876x = 645,178,432,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,178,432,900/366,876
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,758,573.56

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