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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,616 and 802,788

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,616 and 802,788 is: 1,748,346.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,616 : 802,788 = 802,788 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,616/802,788 = 802,788/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,616x = 802,788 × 802,788
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,616x = 644,468,572,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,468,572,944/368,616
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748,346.72

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