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Finding the Third Proportional to 243,586 and 382,207

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Solution

The third proportional to 243,586 and 382,207 is: 599,715.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,586 : 382,207 = 382,207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,586/382,207 = 382,207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,586x = 382,207 × 382,207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,586x = 146,082,190,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,082,190,849/243,586
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,715.05

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