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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,084 and 812,779

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,084 and 812,779 is: 1,799,614.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,084 : 812,779 = 812,779 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,084/812,779 = 812,779/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,084x = 812,779 × 812,779
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,084x = 660,609,702,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,609,702,841/367,084
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799,614.54

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