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Finding the Third Proportional to 385,048 and 598,514

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Solution

The third proportional to 385,048 and 598,514 is: 930,322.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385,048 : 598,514 = 598,514 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385,048/598,514 = 598,514/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385,048x = 598,514 × 598,514
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385,048x = 358,219,008,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,219,008,196/385,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930,322.99

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