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Finding the Third Proportional to 380,404 and 588,702

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Solution

The third proportional to 380,404 and 588,702 is: 911,057.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,404 : 588,702 = 588,702 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,404/588,702 = 588,702/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,404x = 588,702 × 588,702
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,404x = 346,570,044,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,570,044,804/380,404
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911,057.84

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