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Finding the Third Proportional to 393,916 and 611,034

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Solution

The third proportional to 393,916 and 611,034 is: 947,822.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,916 : 611,034 = 611,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,916/611,034 = 611,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,916x = 611,034 × 611,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,916x = 373,362,549,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,362,549,156/393,916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947,822.76

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