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Finding the Third Proportional to 388,395.84 and 830,763

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Solution

The third proportional to 388,395.84 and 830,763 is: 1,776,968.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,395.84 : 830,763 = 830,763 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,395.84/830,763 = 830,763/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,395.84x = 830,763 × 830,763
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,395.84x = 690,167,162,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,167,162,169/388,395.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,776,968.45

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