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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,670 and 583,451

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,670 and 583,451 is: 928,396.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,670 : 583,451 = 583,451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,670/583,451 = 583,451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,670x = 583,451 × 583,451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,670x = 340,415,069,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,415,069,401/366,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928,396.29

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