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Finding the Third Proportional to 388,093 and 848,322

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Solution

The third proportional to 388,093 and 848,322 is: 1,854,324.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,093 : 848,322 = 848,322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,093/848,322 = 848,322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,093x = 848,322 × 848,322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,093x = 719,650,215,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,650,215,684/388,093
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854,324.13

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