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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,068 and 794,131

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,068 and 794,131 is: 1,713,390.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,068 : 794,131 = 794,131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,068/794,131 = 794,131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,068x = 794,131 × 794,131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,068x = 630,644,045,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,644,045,161/368,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,713,390.04

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