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Finding the Third Proportional to 388,194 and 823,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 388,194 and 823,044 is: 1,745,007.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,194 : 823,044 = 823,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,194/823,044 = 823,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,194x = 823,044 × 823,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,194x = 677,401,425,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,401,425,936/388,194
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,745,007.46

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