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Finding the Third Proportional to 370,296 and 796,844

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Solution

The third proportional to 370,296 and 796,844 is: 1,714,737.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,296 : 796,844 = 796,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,296/796,844 = 796,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,296x = 796,844 × 796,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,296x = 634,960,360,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,960,360,336/370,296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,714,737.29

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