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Finding the Third Proportional to 386,970 and 597,967

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Solution

The third proportional to 386,970 and 597,967 is: 924,010.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386,970 : 597,967 = 597,967 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386,970/597,967 = 597,967/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386,970x = 597,967 × 597,967
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386,970x = 357,564,533,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,564,533,089/386,970
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924,010.99

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