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Finding the Third Proportional to 386,986 and 597,732

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Solution

The third proportional to 386,986 and 597,732 is: 923,246.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386,986 : 597,732 = 597,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386,986/597,732 = 597,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386,986x = 597,732 × 597,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386,986x = 357,283,543,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,283,543,824/386,986
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923,246.69

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