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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,756 and 804,533

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,756 and 804,533 is: 1,755,288.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,756 : 804,533 = 804,533 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,756/804,533 = 804,533/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,756x = 804,533 × 804,533
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,756x = 647,273,348,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,273,348,089/368,756
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,755,288.99

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