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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,566 and 791,450

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,566 and 791,450 is: 1,704,164.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,566 : 791,450 = 791,450 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,566/791,450 = 791,450/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,566x = 791,450 × 791,450
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,566x = 626,393,102,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,393,102,500/367,566
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704,164.97

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