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Finding the Third Proportional to 388,110 and 848,356.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 388,110 and 848,356.50 is: 1,854,393.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,110 : 848,356.50 = 848,356.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,110/848,356.50 = 848,356.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,110x = 848,356.50 × 848,356.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,110x = 719,708,751,092.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,708,751,092.25/388,110
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854,393.73

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