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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,486 and 801,845

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,486 and 801,845 is: 1,744,857.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,486 : 801,845 = 801,845 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,486/801,845 = 801,845/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,486x = 801,845 × 801,845
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,486x = 642,955,404,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,955,404,025/368,486
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744,857.07

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