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Finding the Third Proportional to 374,706 and 607,257

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Solution

The third proportional to 374,706 and 607,257 is: 984,134.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,706 : 607,257 = 607,257 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,706/607,257 = 607,257/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,706x = 607,257 × 607,257
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,706x = 368,761,064,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,761,064,049/374,706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984,134.40

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