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Finding the Third Proportional to 370,101 and 796,335

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Solution

The third proportional to 370,101 and 796,335 is: 1,713,449.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,101 : 796,335 = 796,335 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,101/796,335 = 796,335/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,101x = 796,335 × 796,335
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,101x = 634,149,432,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,149,432,225/370,101
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,713,449.66

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