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Finding the Third Proportional to 370,437 and 796,101

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Solution

The third proportional to 370,437 and 796,101 is: 1,710,889.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,437 : 796,101 = 796,101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,437/796,101 = 796,101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,437x = 796,101 × 796,101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,437x = 633,776,802,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,776,802,201/370,437
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710,889.58

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