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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,248 and 802,108

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,248 and 802,108 is: 1,747,130.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,248 : 802,108 = 802,108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,248/802,108 = 802,108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,248x = 802,108 × 802,108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,248x = 643,377,243,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,377,243,664/368,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747,130.31

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