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Finding the Third Proportional to 388,208 and 848,379

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Solution

The third proportional to 388,208 and 848,379 is: 1,854,023.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,208 : 848,379 = 848,379 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,208/848,379 = 848,379/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,208x = 848,379 × 848,379
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,208x = 719,746,927,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,746,927,641/388,208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854,023.95

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