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Finding the Third Proportional to 388,062.75 and 848,265.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 388,062.75 and 848,265.75 is: 1,854,222.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,062.75 : 848,265.75 = 848,265.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,062.75/848,265.75 = 848,265.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,062.75x = 848,265.75 × 848,265.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,062.75x = 719,554,782,623.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,554,782,623.06/388,062.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854,222.76

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