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Finding the Third Proportional to 371,808 and 791,568

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Solution

The third proportional to 371,808 and 791,568 is: 1,685,224.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,808 : 791,568 = 791,568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,808/791,568 = 791,568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,808x = 791,568 × 791,568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,808x = 626,579,898,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,579,898,624/371,808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685,224.36

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