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Finding the Third Proportional to 388,195.50 and 848,358

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Solution

The third proportional to 388,195.50 and 848,358 is: 1,853,991.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,195.50 : 848,358 = 848,358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,195.50/848,358 = 848,358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,195.50x = 848,358 × 848,358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,195.50x = 719,711,296,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,711,296,164/388,195.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853,991.86

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