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Finding the Third Proportional to 393,270 and 593,127

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Solution

The third proportional to 393,270 and 593,127 is: 894,549.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,270 : 593,127 = 593,127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,270/593,127 = 593,127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,270x = 593,127 × 593,127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,270x = 351,799,638,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,799,638,129/393,270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894,549.90

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