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Finding the Third Proportional to 370,106 and 796,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 370,106 and 796,344 is: 1,713,465.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,106 : 796,344 = 796,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,106/796,344 = 796,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,106x = 796,344 × 796,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,106x = 634,163,766,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,163,766,336/370,106
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,713,465.24

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