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Finding the Third Proportional to 403,452 and 586,260

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Solution

The third proportional to 403,452 and 586,260 is: 851,900.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,452 : 586,260 = 586,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,452/586,260 = 586,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,452x = 586,260 × 586,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,452x = 343,700,787,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,700,787,600/403,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851,900.07

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