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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,562 and 791,470

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,562 and 791,470 is: 1,704,269.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,562 : 791,470 = 791,470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,562/791,470 = 791,470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,562x = 791,470 × 791,470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,562x = 626,424,760,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,424,760,900/367,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704,269.65

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