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Finding the Third Proportional to 379,969 and 592,957

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Solution

The third proportional to 379,969 and 592,957 is: 925,333.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379,969 : 592,957 = 592,957 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379,969/592,957 = 592,957/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379,969x = 592,957 × 592,957
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379,969x = 351,598,003,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,598,003,849/379,969
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925,333.39

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