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Finding the Third Proportional to 379,971 and 592,960.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 379,971 and 592,960.50 is: 925,339.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379,971 : 592,960.50 = 592,960.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379,971/592,960.50 = 592,960.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379,971x = 592,960.50 × 592,960.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379,971x = 351,602,154,560.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,602,154,560.25/379,971
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925,339.45

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