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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,954 and 788,164

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,954 and 788,164 is: 1,692,862.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,954 : 788,164 = 788,164 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,954/788,164 = 788,164/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,954x = 788,164 × 788,164
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,954x = 621,202,490,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,202,490,896/366,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,692,862.02

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