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Finding the Third Proportional to 388,758 and 634,807

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Solution

The third proportional to 388,758 and 634,807 is: 1,036,582.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,758 : 634,807 = 634,807 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,758/634,807 = 634,807/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,758x = 634,807 × 634,807
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,758x = 402,979,927,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,979,927,249/388,758
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036,582.98

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