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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,170 and 583,119

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,170 and 583,119 is: 903,920.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,170 : 583,119 = 583,119 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,170/583,119 = 583,119/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,170x = 583,119 × 583,119
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,170x = 340,027,768,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,027,768,161/376,170
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903,920.48

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