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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,046 and 808,596

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,046 and 808,596 is: 1,781,323.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,046 : 808,596 = 808,596 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,046/808,596 = 808,596/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,046x = 808,596 × 808,596
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,046x = 653,827,491,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,827,491,216/367,046
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,781,323.03

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