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Finding the Third Proportional to 388,744 and 634,784

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Solution

The third proportional to 388,744 and 634,784 is: 1,036,545.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,744 : 634,784 = 634,784 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,744/634,784 = 634,784/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,744x = 634,784 × 634,784
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,744x = 402,950,726,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,950,726,656/388,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036,545.20

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