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Finding the Third Proportional to 358,812 and 555,583

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Solution

The third proportional to 358,812 and 555,583 is: 860,262.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,812 : 555,583 = 555,583 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,812/555,583 = 555,583/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,812x = 555,583 × 555,583
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,812x = 308,672,469,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,672,469,889/358,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860,262.39

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