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Finding the Third Proportional to 382,267 and 607,301

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Solution

The third proportional to 382,267 and 607,301 is: 964,808.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,267 : 607,301 = 607,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,267/607,301 = 607,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,267x = 607,301 × 607,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,267x = 368,814,504,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,814,504,601/382,267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964,808.64

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