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Finding the Third Proportional to 362,370 and 598,908

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Solution

The third proportional to 362,370 and 598,908 is: 989,846.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,370 : 598,908 = 598,908 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,370/598,908 = 598,908/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,370x = 598,908 × 598,908
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,370x = 358,690,792,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,690,792,464/362,370
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989,846.82

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