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Finding the Third Proportional to 380,377 and 588,673

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Solution

The third proportional to 380,377 and 588,673 is: 911,032.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,377 : 588,673 = 588,673 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,377/588,673 = 588,673/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,377x = 588,673 × 588,673
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,377x = 346,535,900,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,535,900,929/380,377
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911,032.74

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