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Finding the Third Proportional to 382,266 and 607,297.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 382,266 and 607,297.50 is: 964,800.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,266 : 607,297.50 = 607,297.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,266/607,297.50 = 607,297.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,266x = 607,297.50 × 607,297.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,266x = 368,810,253,506.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,810,253,506.25/382,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964,800.04

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