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Finding the Third Proportional to 796,338 and 1,719,360

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Solution

The third proportional to 796,338 and 1,719,360 is: 3,712,241.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,338 : 1,719,360 = 1,719,360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,338/1,719,360 = 1,719,360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,338x = 1,719,360 × 1,719,360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,338x = 2,956,198,809,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,956,198,809,600/796,338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,712,241.30

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