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Finding the Third Proportional to 444,160 and 583,146

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Solution

The third proportional to 444,160 and 583,146 is: 765,623.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,160 : 583,146 = 583,146 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,160/583,146 = 583,146/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,160x = 583,146 × 583,146
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,160x = 340,059,257,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,059,257,316/444,160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765,623.33

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