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Finding the Third Proportional to 388,827 and 804,646.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 388,827 and 804,646.50 is: 1,665,151.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,827 : 804,646.50 = 804,646.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,827/804,646.50 = 804,646.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,827x = 804,646.50 × 804,646.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,827x = 647,455,989,962.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,455,989,962.25/388,827
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665,151.83

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