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Finding the Third Proportional to 388,802 and 583,203

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Solution

The third proportional to 388,802 and 583,203 is: 874,804.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,802 : 583,203 = 583,203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,802/583,203 = 583,203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,802x = 583,203 × 583,203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,802x = 340,125,739,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,125,739,209/388,802
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874,804.50

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