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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,788 and 804,599

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,788 and 804,599 is: 1,755,424.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,788 : 804,599 = 804,599 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,788/804,599 = 804,599/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,788x = 804,599 × 804,599
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,788x = 647,379,550,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,379,550,801/368,788
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,755,424.66

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