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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,614.13 and 586,116

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,614.13 and 586,116 is: 931,955.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,614.13 : 586,116 = 586,116 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,614.13/586,116 = 586,116/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,614.13x = 586,116 × 586,116
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,614.13x = 343,531,965,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,531,965,456/368,614.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931,955.51

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