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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,127 and 788,706

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,127 and 788,706 is: 1,689,789.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,127 : 788,706 = 788,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,127/788,706 = 788,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,127x = 788,706 × 788,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,127x = 622,057,154,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,057,154,436/368,127
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689,789.54

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