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Finding the Third Proportional to 393,553 and 607,722

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Solution

The third proportional to 393,553 and 607,722 is: 938,440.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,553 : 607,722 = 607,722 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,553/607,722 = 607,722/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,553x = 607,722 × 607,722
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,553x = 369,326,029,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,326,029,284/393,553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938,440.39

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