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Finding the Third Proportional to 388,506 and 600,011

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Solution

The third proportional to 388,506 and 600,011 is: 926,660.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,506 : 600,011 = 600,011 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,506/600,011 = 600,011/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,506x = 600,011 × 600,011
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,506x = 360,013,200,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,013,200,121/388,506
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926,660.59

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