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Finding the Third Proportional to 373,908 and 580,068

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Solution

The third proportional to 373,908 and 580,068 is: 899,897.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,908 : 580,068 = 580,068 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,908/580,068 = 580,068/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,908x = 580,068 × 580,068
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,908x = 336,478,884,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,478,884,624/373,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899,897.53

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