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Finding the Third Proportional to 384,230 and 617,352

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Solution

The third proportional to 384,230 and 617,352 is: 991,914.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,230 : 617,352 = 617,352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,230/617,352 = 617,352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,230x = 617,352 × 617,352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,230x = 381,123,491,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,123,491,904/384,230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991,914.98

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