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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,042 and 792,459

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,042 and 792,459 is: 1,706,303.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,042 : 792,459 = 792,459 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,042/792,459 = 792,459/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,042x = 792,459 × 792,459
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,042x = 627,991,266,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,991,266,681/368,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,706,303.27

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