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Finding the Third Proportional to 384,207 and 617,316

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Solution

The third proportional to 384,207 and 617,316 is: 991,858.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,207 : 617,316 = 617,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,207/617,316 = 617,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,207x = 617,316 × 617,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,207x = 381,079,043,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,079,043,856/384,207
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991,858.67

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