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Finding the Third Proportional to 584,302 and 913,359

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Solution

The third proportional to 584,302 and 913,359 is: 1,427,728.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,302 : 913,359 = 913,359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,302/913,359 = 913,359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,302x = 913,359 × 913,359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,302x = 834,224,662,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,224,662,881/584,302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427,728.58

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