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Finding the Third Proportional to 388,044 and 579,675

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Solution

The third proportional to 388,044 and 579,675 is: 865,940.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,044 : 579,675 = 579,675 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,044/579,675 = 579,675/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,044x = 579,675 × 579,675
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,044x = 336,023,105,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,023,105,625/388,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865,940.73

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