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Finding the Third Proportional to 380,375 and 588,670

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Solution

The third proportional to 380,375 and 588,670 is: 911,028.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,375 : 588,670 = 588,670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,375/588,670 = 588,670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,375x = 588,670 × 588,670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,375x = 346,532,368,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,532,368,900/380,375
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911,028.25

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