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Finding the Third Proportional to 388,574 and 836,197

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Solution

The third proportional to 388,574 and 836,197 is: 1,799,465.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,574 : 836,197 = 836,197 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,574/836,197 = 836,197/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,574x = 836,197 × 836,197
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,574x = 699,225,422,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,225,422,809/388,574
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799,465.28

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