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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,869 and 792,087

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,869 and 792,087 is: 1,705,503.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,869 : 792,087 = 792,087 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,869/792,087 = 792,087/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,869x = 792,087 × 792,087
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,869x = 627,401,815,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,401,815,569/367,869
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705,503.36

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