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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,430 and 787,348

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,430 and 787,348 is: 1,687,170.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,430 : 787,348 = 787,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,430/787,348 = 787,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,430x = 787,348 × 787,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,430x = 619,916,873,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,916,873,104/367,430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687,170.00

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