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Finding the Third Proportional to 370,104 and 796,340

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Solution

The third proportional to 370,104 and 796,340 is: 1,713,457.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,104 : 796,340 = 796,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,104/796,340 = 796,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,104x = 796,340 × 796,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,104x = 634,157,395,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,157,395,600/370,104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,713,457.29

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