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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,568 and 791,452

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,568 and 791,452 is: 1,704,164.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,568 : 791,452 = 791,452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,568/791,452 = 791,452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,568x = 791,452 × 791,452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,568x = 626,396,268,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,396,268,304/367,568
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704,164.31

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