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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,959 and 788,171

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,959 and 788,171 is: 1,692,869.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,959 : 788,171 = 788,171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,959/788,171 = 788,171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,959x = 788,171 × 788,171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,959x = 621,213,525,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,213,525,241/366,959
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,692,869.03

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