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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,408 and 789,080

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,408 and 789,080 is: 1,690,102.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,408 : 789,080 = 789,080 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,408/789,080 = 789,080/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,408x = 789,080 × 789,080
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,408x = 622,647,246,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,647,246,400/368,408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690,102.40

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