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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,477 and 788,358

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,477 and 788,358 is: 1,695,899.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,477 : 788,358 = 788,358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,477/788,358 = 788,358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,477x = 788,358 × 788,358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,477x = 621,508,336,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,508,336,164/366,477
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695,899.98

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