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Finding the Third Proportional to 388,280 and 830,536

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Solution

The third proportional to 388,280 and 830,536 is: 1,776,527.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,280 : 830,536 = 830,536 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,280/830,536 = 830,536/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,280x = 830,536 × 830,536
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,280x = 689,790,047,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,790,047,296/388,280
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,776,527.37

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