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Finding the Third Proportional to 584,308 and 913,367

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Solution

The third proportional to 584,308 and 913,367 is: 1,427,738.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,308 : 913,367 = 913,367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,308/913,367 = 913,367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,308x = 913,367 × 913,367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,308x = 834,239,276,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,239,276,689/584,308
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427,738.93

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