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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,717 and 583,519

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,717 and 583,519 is: 928,493.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,717 : 583,519 = 583,519 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,717/583,519 = 583,519/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,717x = 583,519 × 583,519
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,717x = 340,494,423,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,494,423,361/366,717
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928,493.70

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