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Finding the Third Proportional to 370,441 and 796,107

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Solution

The third proportional to 370,441 and 796,107 is: 1,710,896.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,441 : 796,107 = 796,107 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,441/796,107 = 796,107/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,441x = 796,107 × 796,107
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,441x = 633,786,355,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,786,355,449/370,441
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710,896.89

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