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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,169 and 794,430

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,169 and 794,430 is: 1,714,210.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,169 : 794,430 = 794,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,169/794,430 = 794,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,169x = 794,430 × 794,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,169x = 631,119,024,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,119,024,900/368,169
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,714,210.12

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