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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,483 and 801,841

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,483 and 801,841 is: 1,744,853.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,483 : 801,841 = 801,841 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,483/801,841 = 801,841/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,483x = 801,841 × 801,841
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,483x = 642,948,989,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,948,989,281/368,483
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744,853.87

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