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Finding the Third Proportional to 388,618 and 836,286

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Solution

The third proportional to 388,618 and 836,286 is: 1,799,644.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,618 : 836,286 = 836,286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,618/836,286 = 836,286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,618x = 836,286 × 836,286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,618x = 699,374,273,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,374,273,796/388,618
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799,644.57

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