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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,848 and 585,528

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,848 and 585,528 is: 929,496.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,848 : 585,528 = 585,528 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,848/585,528 = 585,528/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,848x = 585,528 × 585,528
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,848x = 342,843,038,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,843,038,784/368,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929,496.81

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