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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,433 and 787,354

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,433 and 787,354 is: 1,687,181.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,433 : 787,354 = 787,354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,433/787,354 = 787,354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,433x = 787,354 × 787,354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,433x = 619,926,321,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,926,321,316/367,433
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687,181.94

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