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Finding the Third Proportional to 388,266.75 and 795,349.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 388,266.75 and 795,349.13 is: 1,629,241.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,266.75 : 795,349.13 = 795,349.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,266.75/795,349.13 = 795,349.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,266.75x = 795,349.13 × 795,349.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,266.75x = 632,580,230,638.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,580,230,638.27/388,266.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629,241.32

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