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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,511 and 791,326

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,511 and 791,326 is: 1,703,885.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,511 : 791,326 = 791,326 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,511/791,326 = 791,326/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,511x = 791,326 × 791,326
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,511x = 626,196,838,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,196,838,276/367,511
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703,885.97

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