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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,652 and 802,860

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,652 and 802,860 is: 1,748,489.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,652 : 802,860 = 802,860 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,652/802,860 = 802,860/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,652x = 802,860 × 802,860
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,652x = 644,584,179,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,584,179,600/368,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748,489.58

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