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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,192 and 792,724

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,192 and 792,724 is: 1,706,749.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,192 : 792,724 = 792,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,192/792,724 = 792,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,192x = 792,724 × 792,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,192x = 628,411,340,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,411,340,176/368,192
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,706,749.03

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