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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,620 and 802,796

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,620 and 802,796 is: 1,748,362.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,620 : 802,796 = 802,796 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,620/802,796 = 802,796/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,620x = 802,796 × 802,796
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,620x = 644,481,417,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,481,417,616/368,620
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748,362.59

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