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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,860 and 585,546

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,860 and 585,546 is: 929,523.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,860 : 585,546 = 585,546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,860/585,546 = 585,546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,860x = 585,546 × 585,546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,860x = 342,864,118,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,864,118,116/368,860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929,523.72

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