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Finding the Third Proportional to 388,092 and 848,331

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Solution

The third proportional to 388,092 and 848,331 is: 1,854,368.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,092 : 848,331 = 848,331 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,092/848,331 = 848,331/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,092x = 848,331 × 848,331
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,092x = 719,665,485,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,665,485,561/388,092
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854,368.26

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