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Finding the Third Proportional to 582,216 and 925,814

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Solution

The third proportional to 582,216 and 925,814 is: 1,472,188.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,216 : 925,814 = 925,814 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,216/925,814 = 925,814/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,216x = 925,814 × 925,814
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,216x = 857,131,562,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,131,562,596/582,216
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472,188.26

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