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Finding the Third Proportional to 388,192.50 and 848,346.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 388,192.50 and 848,346.75 is: 1,853,957.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,192.50 : 848,346.75 = 848,346.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,192.50/848,346.75 = 848,346.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,192.50x = 848,346.75 × 848,346.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,192.50x = 719,692,208,235.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,692,208,235.56/388,192.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853,957.01

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