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Finding the Third Proportional to 388,248 and 795,322.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 388,248 and 795,322.50 is: 1,629,210.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,248 : 795,322.50 = 795,322.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,248/795,322.50 = 795,322.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,248x = 795,322.50 × 795,322.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,248x = 632,537,879,006.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,537,879,006.25/388,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629,210.91

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