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Finding the Third Proportional to 398,855 and 598,575

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Solution

The third proportional to 398,855 and 598,575 is: 898,301.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398,855 : 598,575 = 598,575 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398,855/598,575 = 598,575/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398,855x = 598,575 × 598,575
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398,855x = 358,292,030,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,292,030,625/398,855
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898,301.46

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