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Finding the Third Proportional to 395,244 and 596,340

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Solution

The third proportional to 395,244 and 596,340 is: 899,751.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,244 : 596,340 = 596,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,244/596,340 = 596,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,244x = 596,340 × 596,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,244x = 355,621,395,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,621,395,600/395,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899,751.53

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