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Finding the Third Proportional to 388,752 and 634,797

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Solution

The third proportional to 388,752 and 634,797 is: 1,036,566.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,752 : 634,797 = 634,797 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,752/634,797 = 634,797/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,752x = 634,797 × 634,797
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,752x = 402,967,231,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,967,231,209/388,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036,566.32

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