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Finding the Third Proportional to 388,624 and 836,297

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Solution

The third proportional to 388,624 and 836,297 is: 1,799,664.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,624 : 836,297 = 836,297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,624/836,297 = 836,297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,624x = 836,297 × 836,297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,624x = 699,392,672,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,392,672,209/388,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799,664.13

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