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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,386 and 814,197

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,386 and 814,197 is: 1,799,516.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,386 : 814,197 = 814,197 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,386/814,197 = 814,197/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,386x = 814,197 × 814,197
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,386x = 662,916,754,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,916,754,809/368,386
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799,516.69

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