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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,064 and 812,739

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,064 and 812,739 is: 1,799,535.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,064 : 812,739 = 812,739 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,064/812,739 = 812,739/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,064x = 812,739 × 812,739
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,064x = 660,544,682,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,544,682,121/367,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799,535.45

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