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Finding the Third Proportional to 388,436 and 610,366

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Solution

The third proportional to 388,436 and 610,366 is: 959,094.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,436 : 610,366 = 610,366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,436/610,366 = 610,366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,436x = 610,366 × 610,366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,436x = 372,546,653,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,546,653,956/388,436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959,094.04

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