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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,059 and 794,115

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,059 and 794,115 is: 1,713,362.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,059 : 794,115 = 794,115 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,059/794,115 = 794,115/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,059x = 794,115 × 794,115
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,059x = 630,618,633,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,618,633,225/368,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,713,362.89

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