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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,870 and 585,561

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,870 and 585,561 is: 929,546.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,870 : 585,561 = 585,561 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,870/585,561 = 585,561/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,870x = 585,561 × 585,561
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,870x = 342,881,684,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,881,684,721/368,870
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929,546.14

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