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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,220 and 794,532

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,220 and 794,532 is: 1,714,412.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,220 : 794,532 = 794,532 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,220/794,532 = 794,532/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,220x = 794,532 × 794,532
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,220x = 631,281,099,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,281,099,024/368,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,714,412.85

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