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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,460 and 799,128

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,460 and 799,128 is: 1,733,174.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,460 : 799,128 = 799,128 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,460/799,128 = 799,128/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,460x = 799,128 × 799,128
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,460x = 638,605,560,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,605,560,384/368,460
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,733,174.73

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