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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,745 and 804,234

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,745 and 804,234 is: 1,754,036.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,745 : 804,234 = 804,234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,745/804,234 = 804,234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,745x = 804,234 × 804,234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,745x = 646,792,326,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,792,326,756/368,745
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,754,036.87

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