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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,789 and 791,935.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,789 and 791,935.75 is: 1,705,222.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,789 : 791,935.75 = 791,935.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,789/791,935.75 = 791,935.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,789x = 791,935.75 × 791,935.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,789x = 627,162,232,128.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,162,232,128.06/367,789
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705,222.92

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