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Finding the Third Proportional to 379,966 and 592,953

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Solution

The third proportional to 379,966 and 592,953 is: 925,328.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379,966 : 592,953 = 592,953 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379,966/592,953 = 592,953/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379,966x = 592,953 × 592,953
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379,966x = 351,593,260,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,593,260,209/379,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925,328.21

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