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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,278 and 806,824

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,278 and 806,824 is: 1,767,591.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,278 : 806,824 = 806,824 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,278/806,824 = 806,824/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,278x = 806,824 × 806,824
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,278x = 650,964,966,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,964,966,976/368,278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,767,591.24

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