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Finding the Third Proportional to 382,654 and 597,240

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Solution

The third proportional to 382,654 and 597,240 is: 932,162.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,654 : 597,240 = 597,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,654/597,240 = 597,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,654x = 597,240 × 597,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,654x = 356,695,617,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,695,617,600/382,654
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932,162.26

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