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Finding the Third Proportional to 403,492 and 586,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 403,492 and 586,230 is: 851,728.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,492 : 586,230 = 586,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,492/586,230 = 586,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,492x = 586,230 × 586,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,492x = 343,665,612,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,665,612,900/403,492
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851,728.44

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