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Finding the Third Proportional to 388,670 and 836,956

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Solution

The third proportional to 388,670 and 836,956 is: 1,802,288.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,670 : 836,956 = 836,956 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,670/836,956 = 836,956/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,670x = 836,956 × 836,956
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,670x = 700,495,345,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,495,345,936/388,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802,288.18

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