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Finding the Third Proportional to 384,258 and 617,385

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Solution

The third proportional to 384,258 and 617,385 is: 991,948.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,258 : 617,385 = 617,385 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,258/617,385 = 617,385/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,258x = 617,385 × 617,385
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,258x = 381,164,238,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,164,238,225/384,258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991,948.74

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