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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,727 and 804,198

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,727 and 804,198 is: 1,753,965.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,727 : 804,198 = 804,198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,727/804,198 = 804,198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,727x = 804,198 × 804,198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,727x = 646,734,423,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,734,423,204/368,727
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753,965.46

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