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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,244 and 806,778

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,244 and 806,778 is: 1,767,552.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,244 : 806,778 = 806,778 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,244/806,778 = 806,778/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,244x = 806,778 × 806,778
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,244x = 650,890,741,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,890,741,284/368,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,767,552.88

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