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Finding the Third Proportional to 388,173 and 844,690

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Solution

The third proportional to 388,173 and 844,690 is: 1,838,101.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,173 : 844,690 = 844,690 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,173/844,690 = 844,690/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,173x = 844,690 × 844,690
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,173x = 713,501,196,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,501,196,100/388,173
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838,101.04

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