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Finding the Third Proportional to 444,156 and 583,140

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Solution

The third proportional to 444,156 and 583,140 is: 765,614.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,156 : 583,140 = 583,140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,156/583,140 = 583,140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,156x = 583,140 × 583,140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,156x = 340,052,259,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,052,259,600/444,156
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765,614.47

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