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Finding the Third Proportional to 388,281 and 830,537

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Solution

The third proportional to 388,281 and 830,537 is: 1,776,527.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,281 : 830,537 = 830,537 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,281/830,537 = 830,537/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,281x = 830,537 × 830,537
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,281x = 689,791,708,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,791,708,369/388,281
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,776,527.07

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