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Finding the Third Proportional to 369,846 and 796,662

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Solution

The third proportional to 369,846 and 796,662 is: 1,716,039.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369,846 : 796,662 = 796,662 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369,846/796,662 = 796,662/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369,846x = 796,662 × 796,662
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369,846x = 634,670,342,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,670,342,244/369,846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,716,039.49

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