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Finding the Third Proportional to 403,462 and 586,275

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Solution

The third proportional to 403,462 and 586,275 is: 851,922.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,462 : 586,275 = 586,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,462/586,275 = 586,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,462x = 586,275 × 586,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,462x = 343,718,375,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,718,375,625/403,462
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851,922.55

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