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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,677 and 791,659

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,677 and 791,659 is: 1,704,550.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,677 : 791,659 = 791,659 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,677/791,659 = 791,659/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,677x = 791,659 × 791,659
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,677x = 626,723,972,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,723,972,281/367,677
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704,550.39

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