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Finding the Third Proportional to 396,470 and 638,377

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Solution

The third proportional to 396,470 and 638,377 is: 1,027,884.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396,470 : 638,377 = 638,377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396,470/638,377 = 638,377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396,470x = 638,377 × 638,377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396,470x = 407,525,194,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,525,194,129/396,470
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027,884.06

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