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Finding the Third Proportional to 388,048 and 848,348

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Solution

The third proportional to 388,048 and 848,348 is: 1,854,652.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,048 : 848,348 = 848,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,048/848,348 = 848,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,048x = 848,348 × 848,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,048x = 719,694,329,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,694,329,104/388,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854,652.85

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