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Finding the Third Proportional to 388,298.81 and 830,568.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 388,298.81 and 830,568.94 is: 1,776,582.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,298.81 : 830,568.94 = 830,568.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,298.81/830,568.94 = 830,568.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,298.81x = 830,568.94 × 830,568.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,298.81x = 689,844,759,939.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,844,759,939.88/388,298.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,776,582.20

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