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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,766 and 802,305

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,766 and 802,305 is: 1,745,533.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,766 : 802,305 = 802,305 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,766/802,305 = 802,305/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,766x = 802,305 × 802,305
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,766x = 643,693,313,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,693,313,025/368,766
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,745,533.25

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