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Finding the Third Proportional to 384,904 and 554,438

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Solution

The third proportional to 384,904 and 554,438 is: 798,644.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,904 : 554,438 = 554,438 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,904/554,438 = 554,438/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,904x = 554,438 × 554,438
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,904x = 307,401,495,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,401,495,844/384,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798,644.59

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