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Finding the Third Proportional to 388,148 and 848,709

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Solution

The third proportional to 388,148 and 848,709 is: 1,855,753.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,148 : 848,709 = 848,709 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,148/848,709 = 848,709/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,148x = 848,709 × 848,709
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,148x = 720,306,966,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,306,966,681/388,148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855,753.39

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