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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,974 and 583,814

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,974 and 583,814 is: 928,781.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,974 : 583,814 = 583,814 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,974/583,814 = 583,814/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,974x = 583,814 × 583,814
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,974x = 340,838,786,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,838,786,596/366,974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928,781.84

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