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Finding the Third Proportional to 370,294 and 796,840

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Solution

The third proportional to 370,294 and 796,840 is: 1,714,729.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,294 : 796,840 = 796,840 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,294/796,840 = 796,840/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,294x = 796,840 × 796,840
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,294x = 634,953,985,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,953,985,600/370,294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,714,729.34

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