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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,675 and 791,655

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,675 and 791,655 is: 1,704,542.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,675 : 791,655 = 791,655 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,675/791,655 = 791,655/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,675x = 791,655 × 791,655
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,675x = 626,717,639,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,717,639,025/367,675
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704,542.43

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