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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,952 and 788,158

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,952 and 788,158 is: 1,692,845.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,952 : 788,158 = 788,158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,952/788,158 = 788,158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,952x = 788,158 × 788,158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,952x = 621,193,032,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,193,032,964/366,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,692,845.48

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