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Finding the Third Proportional to 388,194 and 592,659

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Solution

The third proportional to 388,194 and 592,659 is: 904,817.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,194 : 592,659 = 592,659 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,194/592,659 = 592,659/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,194x = 592,659 × 592,659
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,194x = 351,244,690,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,244,690,281/388,194
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904,817.41

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