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Finding the Third Proportional to 370,102 and 792,653

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Solution

The third proportional to 370,102 and 792,653 is: 1,697,636.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,102 : 792,653 = 792,653 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,102/792,653 = 792,653/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,102x = 792,653 × 792,653
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,102x = 628,298,778,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,298,778,409/370,102
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697,636.81

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