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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,966 and 583,835

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,966 and 583,835 is: 928,868.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,966 : 583,835 = 583,835 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,966/583,835 = 583,835/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,966x = 583,835 × 583,835
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,966x = 340,863,307,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,863,307,225/366,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928,868.91

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