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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,965 and 788,183

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,965 and 788,183 is: 1,692,892.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,965 : 788,183 = 788,183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,965/788,183 = 788,183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,965x = 788,183 × 788,183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,965x = 621,232,441,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,232,441,489/366,965
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,692,892.90

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