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Finding the Third Proportional to 412,306 and 588,027

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Solution

The third proportional to 412,306 and 588,027 is: 838,638.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,306 : 588,027 = 588,027 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,306/588,027 = 588,027/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,306x = 588,027 × 588,027
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,306x = 345,775,752,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,775,752,729/412,306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838,638.66

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