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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,793 and 796,635

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,793 and 796,635 is: 1,720,822.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,793 : 796,635 = 796,635 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,793/796,635 = 796,635/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,793x = 796,635 × 796,635
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,793x = 634,627,323,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,627,323,225/368,793
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720,822.58

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