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Finding the Third Proportional to 396,818 and 598,805

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Solution

The third proportional to 396,818 and 598,805 is: 903,606.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396,818 : 598,805 = 598,805 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396,818/598,805 = 598,805/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396,818x = 598,805 × 598,805
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396,818x = 358,567,428,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,567,428,025/396,818
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903,606.76

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