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Finding the Third Proportional to 393,271 and 607,292

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Solution

The third proportional to 393,271 and 607,292 is: 937,784.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,271 : 607,292 = 607,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,271/607,292 = 607,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,271x = 607,292 × 607,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,271x = 368,803,573,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,803,573,264/393,271
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937,784.82

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