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Finding the Third Proportional to 371,284 and 597,822

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Solution

The third proportional to 371,284 and 597,822 is: 962,581.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,284 : 597,822 = 597,822 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,284/597,822 = 597,822/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,284x = 597,822 × 597,822
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,284x = 357,391,143,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,391,143,684/371,284
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962,581.59

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