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Finding the Third Proportional to 388,617 and 836,283

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Solution

The third proportional to 388,617 and 836,283 is: 1,799,636.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,617 : 836,283 = 836,283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,617/836,283 = 836,283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,617x = 836,283 × 836,283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,617x = 699,369,256,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,369,256,089/388,617
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799,636.29

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