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Finding the Third Proportional to 388,428 and 524,798

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Solution

The third proportional to 388,428 and 524,798 is: 709,045.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,428 : 524,798 = 524,798 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,428/524,798 = 524,798/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,428x = 524,798 × 524,798
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,428x = 275,412,940,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,412,940,804/388,428
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,045.02

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