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Finding the Third Proportional to 389,664 and 600,912

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Solution

The third proportional to 389,664 and 600,912 is: 926,683.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,664 : 600,912 = 600,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,664/600,912 = 600,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,664x = 600,912 × 600,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,664x = 361,095,231,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,095,231,744/389,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926,683.58

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