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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,425.97 and 585,855.28

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,425.97 and 585,855.28 is: 931,602.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,425.97 : 585,855.28 = 585,855.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,425.97/585,855.28 = 585,855.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,425.97x = 585,855.28 × 585,855.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,425.97x = 343,226,410,568.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,226,410,568.52/368,425.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931,602.11

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