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Finding the Third Proportional to 388,368 and 832,680

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Solution

The third proportional to 388,368 and 832,680 is: 1,785,306.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,368 : 832,680 = 832,680 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,368/832,680 = 832,680/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,368x = 832,680 × 832,680
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,368x = 693,355,982,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,355,982,400/388,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,785,306.67

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