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Finding the Third Proportional to 388,570 and 836,189

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Solution

The third proportional to 388,570 and 836,189 is: 1,799,449.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,570 : 836,189 = 836,189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,570/836,189 = 836,189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,570x = 836,189 × 836,189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,570x = 699,212,043,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,212,043,721/388,570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799,449.38

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