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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,292 and 792,901.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,292 and 792,901.50 is: 1,707,049.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,292 : 792,901.50 = 792,901.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,292/792,901.50 = 792,901.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,292x = 792,901.50 × 792,901.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,292x = 628,692,788,702.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,692,788,702.25/368,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,707,049.81

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