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Finding the Third Proportional to 370,106 and 795,274

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Solution

The third proportional to 370,106 and 795,274 is: 1,708,863.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,106 : 795,274 = 795,274 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,106/795,274 = 795,274/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,106x = 795,274 × 795,274
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,106x = 632,460,735,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,460,735,076/370,106
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708,863.77

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