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Finding the Third Proportional to 380,387 and 588,675

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Solution

The third proportional to 380,387 and 588,675 is: 911,014.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,387 : 588,675 = 588,675 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,387/588,675 = 588,675/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,387x = 588,675 × 588,675
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,387x = 346,538,255,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,538,255,625/380,387
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911,014.98

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