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Finding the Third Proportional to 382,283 and 607,323

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Solution

The third proportional to 382,283 and 607,323 is: 964,838.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,283 : 607,323 = 607,323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,283/607,323 = 607,323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,283x = 607,323 × 607,323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,283x = 368,841,226,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,841,226,329/382,283
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964,838.16

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