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Finding the Third Proportional to 389,520 and 598,350.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 389,520 and 598,350.25 is: 919,139.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,520 : 598,350.25 = 598,350.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,520/598,350.25 = 598,350.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,520x = 598,350.25 × 598,350.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,520x = 358,023,021,675.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,023,021,675.06/389,520
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919,139.00

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