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Finding the Third Proportional to 386,108 and 850,804

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Solution

The third proportional to 386,108 and 850,804 is: 1,874,779.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386,108 : 850,804 = 850,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386,108/850,804 = 850,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386,108x = 850,804 × 850,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386,108x = 723,867,446,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,867,446,416/386,108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874,779.72

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