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Finding the Third Proportional to 382,269.94 and 607,303.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 382,269.94 and 607,303.38 is: 964,808.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,269.94 : 607,303.38 = 607,303.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,269.94/607,303.38 = 607,303.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,269.94x = 607,303.38 × 607,303.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,269.94x = 368,817,389,286.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,817,389,286.39/382,269.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964,808.77

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