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Finding the Third Proportional to 388,866 and 599,895

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Solution

The third proportional to 388,866 and 599,895 is: 925,444.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,866 : 599,895 = 599,895 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,866/599,895 = 599,895/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,866x = 599,895 × 599,895
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,866x = 359,874,011,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,874,011,025/388,866
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925,444.78

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