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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,940 and 793,784

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,940 and 793,784 is: 1,717,155.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,940 : 793,784 = 793,784 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,940/793,784 = 793,784/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,940x = 793,784 × 793,784
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,940x = 630,093,038,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,093,038,656/366,940
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717,155.50

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