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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,442 and 787,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,442 and 787,368 is: 1,687,200.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,442 : 787,368 = 787,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,442/787,368 = 787,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,442x = 787,368 × 787,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,442x = 619,948,367,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,948,367,424/367,442
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687,200.61

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