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Finding the Third Proportional to 361,616.63 and 580,698

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Solution

The third proportional to 361,616.63 and 580,698 is: 932,507.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,616.63 : 580,698 = 580,698 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,616.63/580,698 = 580,698/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,616.63x = 580,698 × 580,698
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,616.63x = 337,210,167,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,210,167,204/361,616.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932,507.37

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