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Finding the Third Proportional to 374,888 and 599,586

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Solution

The third proportional to 374,888 and 599,586 is: 958,962.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,888 : 599,586 = 599,586 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,888/599,586 = 599,586/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,888x = 599,586 × 599,586
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,888x = 359,503,371,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,503,371,396/374,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958,962.07

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