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Finding the Third Proportional to 388,085.06 and 848,310.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 388,085.06 and 848,310.75 is: 1,854,312.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,085.06 : 848,310.75 = 848,310.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,085.06/848,310.75 = 848,310.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,085.06x = 848,310.75 × 848,310.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,085.06x = 719,631,128,565.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,631,128,565.56/388,085.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854,312.88

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