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Finding the Third Proportional to 388,260 and 569,484

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Solution

The third proportional to 388,260 and 569,484 is: 835,296.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,260 : 569,484 = 569,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,260/569,484 = 569,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,260x = 569,484 × 569,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,260x = 324,312,026,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,312,026,256/388,260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835,296.00

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