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Finding the Third Proportional to 388,470 and 845,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 388,470 and 845,304 is: 1,839,366.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,470 : 845,304 = 845,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,470/845,304 = 845,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,470x = 845,304 × 845,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,470x = 714,538,852,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,538,852,416/388,470
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,839,366.88

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