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Finding the Third Proportional to 388,818 and 927,333

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Solution

The third proportional to 388,818 and 927,333 is: 2,211,694.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,818 : 927,333 = 927,333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,818/927,333 = 927,333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,818x = 927,333 × 927,333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,818x = 859,946,492,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,946,492,889/388,818
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,211,694.14

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