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Finding the Third Proportional to 371,292 and 597,834

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Solution

The third proportional to 371,292 and 597,834 is: 962,599.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,292 : 597,834 = 597,834 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,292/597,834 = 597,834/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,292x = 597,834 × 597,834
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,292x = 357,405,491,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,405,491,556/371,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962,599.49

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