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Finding the Third Proportional to 382,269 and 607,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 382,269 and 607,304 is: 964,813.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,269 : 607,304 = 607,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,269/607,304 = 607,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,269x = 607,304 × 607,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,269x = 368,818,148,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,818,148,416/382,269
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964,813.12

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