Finding the Third Proportional to 366,968 and 788,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 366,968 and 788,192 is: 1,692,917.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,968 : 788,192 = 788,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,968/788,192 = 788,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,968x = 788,192 × 788,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,968x = 621,246,628,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 621,246,628,864/366,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,692,917.72
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