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Finding the Third Proportional to 384,228.56 and 834,902.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 384,228.56 and 834,902.44 is: 1,814,186.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,228.56 : 834,902.44 = 834,902.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,228.56/834,902.44 = 834,902.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,228.56x = 834,902.44 × 834,902.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,228.56x = 697,062,080,143.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,062,080,143.44/384,228.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,814,186.00

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