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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,178 and 794,454

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,178 and 794,454 is: 1,714,271.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,178 : 794,454 = 794,454 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,178/794,454 = 794,454/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,178x = 794,454 × 794,454
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,178x = 631,157,158,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,157,158,116/368,178
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,714,271.79

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