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Finding the Third Proportional to 371,992 and 792,649

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Solution

The third proportional to 371,992 and 792,649 is: 1,688,994.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,992 : 792,649 = 792,649 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,992/792,649 = 792,649/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,992x = 792,649 × 792,649
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,992x = 628,292,437,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,292,437,201/371,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688,994.49

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