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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,452 and 787,392

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,452 and 787,392 is: 1,687,257.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,452 : 787,392 = 787,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,452/787,392 = 787,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,452x = 787,392 × 787,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,452x = 619,986,161,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,986,161,664/367,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687,257.55

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