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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,176 and 581,934

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,176 and 581,934 is: 919,797.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,176 : 581,934 = 581,934 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,176/581,934 = 581,934/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,176x = 581,934 × 581,934
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,176x = 338,647,180,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,647,180,356/368,176
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919,797.00

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