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Finding the Third Proportional to 444,154 and 583,131

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Solution

The third proportional to 444,154 and 583,131 is: 765,594.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,154 : 583,131 = 583,131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,154/583,131 = 583,131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,154x = 583,131 × 583,131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,154x = 340,041,763,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,041,763,161/444,154
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765,594.28

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