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Finding the Third Proportional to 388,084 and 848,314

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Solution

The third proportional to 388,084 and 848,314 is: 1,854,332.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,084 : 848,314 = 848,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,084/848,314 = 848,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,084x = 848,314 × 848,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,084x = 719,636,642,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,636,642,596/388,084
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854,332.16

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