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Finding the Third Proportional to 386,966 and 586,292

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Solution

The third proportional to 386,966 and 586,292 is: 888,290.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386,966 : 586,292 = 586,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386,966/586,292 = 586,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386,966x = 586,292 × 586,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386,966x = 343,738,309,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,738,309,264/386,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888,290.73

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