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Finding the Third Proportional to 423,360 and 583,200

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Solution

The third proportional to 423,360 and 583,200 is: 803,387.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,360 : 583,200 = 583,200 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,360/583,200 = 583,200/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,360x = 583,200 × 583,200
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,360x = 340,122,240,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,122,240,000/423,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803,387.76

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