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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,964 and 788,184

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,964 and 788,184 is: 1,692,901.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,964 : 788,184 = 788,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,964/788,184 = 788,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,964x = 788,184 × 788,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,964x = 621,234,017,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,234,017,856/366,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,692,901.80

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