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Finding the Third Proportional to 582,273 and 925,898

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Solution

The third proportional to 582,273 and 925,898 is: 1,472,311.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,273 : 925,898 = 925,898 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,273/925,898 = 925,898/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,273x = 925,898 × 925,898
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,273x = 857,287,106,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,287,106,404/582,273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472,311.28

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