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Finding the Third Proportional to 369,158 and 578,343

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Solution

The third proportional to 369,158 and 578,343 is: 906,063.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369,158 : 578,343 = 578,343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369,158/578,343 = 578,343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369,158x = 578,343 × 578,343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369,158x = 334,480,625,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,480,625,649/369,158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906,063.60

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