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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,097 and 680,791

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,097 and 680,791 is: 1,262,544.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,097 : 680,791 = 680,791 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,097/680,791 = 680,791/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,097x = 680,791 × 680,791
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,097x = 463,476,385,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,476,385,681/367,097
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262,544.74

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