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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,976 and 583,817

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,976 and 583,817 is: 928,786.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,976 : 583,817 = 583,817 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,976/583,817 = 583,817/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,976x = 583,817 × 583,817
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,976x = 340,842,289,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,842,289,489/366,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928,786.32

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