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Finding the Third Proportional to 388,083 and 848,310

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Solution

The third proportional to 388,083 and 848,310 is: 1,854,319.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,083 : 848,310 = 848,310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,083/848,310 = 848,310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,083x = 848,310 × 848,310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,083x = 719,629,856,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,629,856,100/388,083
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854,319.45

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