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Finding the Third Proportional to 388,616 and 836,281

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Solution

The third proportional to 388,616 and 836,281 is: 1,799,632.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,616 : 836,281 = 836,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,616/836,281 = 836,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,616x = 836,281 × 836,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,616x = 699,365,910,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,365,910,961/388,616
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799,632.31

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