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Finding the Third Proportional to 382,398 and 607,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 382,398 and 607,344 is: 964,614.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,398 : 607,344 = 607,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,398/607,344 = 607,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,398x = 607,344 × 607,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,398x = 368,866,734,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,866,734,336/382,398
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964,614.71

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