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Finding the Third Proportional to 388,103 and 848,350

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Solution

The third proportional to 388,103 and 848,350 is: 1,854,398.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,103 : 848,350 = 848,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,103/848,350 = 848,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,103x = 848,350 × 848,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,103x = 719,697,722,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,697,722,500/388,103
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854,398.76

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