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Finding the Third Proportional to 393,277 and 607,301

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Solution

The third proportional to 393,277 and 607,301 is: 937,798.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,277 : 607,301 = 607,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,277/607,301 = 607,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,277x = 607,301 × 607,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,277x = 368,814,504,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,814,504,601/393,277
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937,798.31

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