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Finding the Third Proportional to 582,186 and 925,767

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Solution

The third proportional to 582,186 and 925,767 is: 1,472,114.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,186 : 925,767 = 925,767 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,186/925,767 = 925,767/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,186x = 925,767 × 925,767
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,186x = 857,044,538,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,044,538,289/582,186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472,114.65

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