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Finding the Third Proportional to 364,906 and 581,087

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Solution

The third proportional to 364,906 and 581,087 is: 925,339.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,906 : 581,087 = 581,087 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,906/581,087 = 581,087/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,906x = 581,087 × 581,087
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,906x = 337,662,101,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,662,101,569/364,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925,339.95

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