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Finding the Third Proportional to 438,318 and 593,973

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Solution

The third proportional to 438,318 and 593,973 is: 804,904.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,318 : 593,973 = 593,973 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,318/593,973 = 593,973/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,318x = 593,973 × 593,973
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,318x = 352,803,924,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,803,924,729/438,318
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804,904.03

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