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Finding the Third Proportional to 388,296 and 852,728

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Solution

The third proportional to 388,296 and 852,728 is: 1,872,656.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,296 : 852,728 = 852,728 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,296/852,728 = 852,728/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,296x = 852,728 × 852,728
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,296x = 727,145,041,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,145,041,984/388,296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,872,656.54

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